Specific Yielding of Selective Laser-Melted Ti6Al4V Open-Porous Scaffolds as a Function of Unit Cell Design and Dimensions
Bone loss in the near-vicinity of implants can be a consequence of stress shielding due to stiffness mismatch. This can be avoided by reducing implant stiffness, i.e., by implementing an open-porous structure. Three open-porous designs were therefore investigated (cubic, pyramidal and a twisted desi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-07-01
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| Series: | Metals |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/6/7/166 |