Lorenzo Alvito

Dr. Lorenzo Alvito

University of Genova

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Academic Career Length

6Years (2021-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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18 June 2021 in Applied Sciences
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Nicola De AngelisNicola De Angelis
Nicola De Angelis
LSLUCA SOLIMEI
LUCA SOLIMEI
CPClaudio Pasquale
Claudio Pasquale
Lorenzo AlvitoLorenzo Alvito
Lorenzo Alvito
ALAlberto Lagazzo
Alberto Lagazzo
FBFabrizio Barberis
Fabrizio Barberis
Bone augmentation procedures represent a real clinical challenge. One option is the use of titanium meshes. Additive manufacturing techniques can provide custom-made devices in titanium alloy. The purpose of this study was to investigate the material used, which can influence the outcomes of the bone augmentation procedure. Specific test samples were obtained from two different manufacturers with two different shapes: surfaces without perforations and with calibrated perforations. Three-point bending tests were run as well as internal friction tests to verify the Young’s modulus. Test samples were placed in two different buffered solutions and analyzed with optical microscopy. A further SEM analysis was done to observe any microstructural modification. Three-point flexural tests were conducted on 12 specimens. Initial bending was observed at lower applied stresses for the perforated samples (503 MPa) compared to non-perforated ones (900 MPa); the ultimate flexural strength was registered at 513 MPa and 1145 MPa for perforated and non-perforated samples, respectively. Both microscopic analyses (optical and SEM) showed no significant alterations. Conclusions: A normal masticatory load cannot modify the device. Chemical action in the case of exposure does not create macroscopic and microscopic alterations of the surface.

27 August 2022 in Discover Materials
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Journal Article
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Nicola De AngelisNicola De Angelis
Nicola De Angelis
LSLUCA SOLIMEI
LUCA SOLIMEI
CPClaudio Pasquale
Claudio Pasquale
Lorenzo AlvitoLorenzo Alvito
Lorenzo Alvito
ALAlberto Lagazzo
Alberto Lagazzo
FBFabrizio Barberis
Fabrizio Barberis