Synthesis titanium foam by space holder technique

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Chemical Engineering Department, Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology (HIET), Alexandria, Egypt

2 Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Helwan University, Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

3 Faculty of Engineering and technology, Future University, Cairo, Egypt

4 Chemical and petrochemicals Engineering Department, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology, New Borg El-Arab City, Alexandria, Egypt

Abstract

The main property required of metallic biomaterials such as 
Titanium foam for biomedical applications is to be a 
biocompatible material. Good mechanical properties, 
osseointegration, high corrosion resistance, and excellent wear 
resistance are required. Furthermore, it is crucial for improving 
the biological and mechanical properties of the highly porous 
structure of titanium foams as implant materials for dental 
implants. Owing to its outstanding mechanical properties, low 
density, and high chemical resistance, titanium-based foams have 
various promising applications. This paper aims to highlight the 
significance of porosity in the blend of dental implants of 
Titanium foam with bone tissue and the space holder fabrication 
method presently being studied. It has been found that the 
preservative built-up technique is promising for controlling both 
pore size and shape to achieve the optimum biological properties 
of Titanium foam. Titanium foam has been successfully 
synthesized through the space holder method.

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