Biomechanical and functional comparison of moulded and 3D printed medical silicones

Zühlke, Alexandra; Gasik, Michael; Vrana, Nihal Engin; Muller, C.; Barthès, Julien; Bilotsky, Yevgen; Courtial, Edwin‐Joffrey; Marquette, Christophe A.

doi:10.1016/j.jmbbm.2021.104649

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“…The design and fabrication of biomedical devices require a combination of biocompatible materials and a precise control over the three-dimensional structure to obtain non-porous or highly porous materials with interconnected pores, depending on the specific application. Moreover, it is crucial to ensure suitable surface properties [ 112 ], controlled hydrolytic stability [ 113 ], abiomechanical properties matching the native tissues [ 114 , 115 , 116 ], and, of course, biocompatibility [ 117 , 118 ] and biodegradation properties [ 119 , 120 ]. The use of medical devices has grown in the last few years, mainly due to the rise in life expectancy.…”

Section: Antimicrobial 3d Printed Materialsmentioning

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Recent Progress and Trends in the Development of Electrospun and 3D Printed Polymeric-Based Materials to Overcome Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) developed by microorganisms is considered one of the most critical public health issues worldwide. This problem is affecting the lives of millions of people and needs to be addressed promptly. Mainly, antibiotics are the substances that contribute to AMR in various strains of bacteria and other microorganisms, leading to infectious diseases that cannot be effectively treated. To avoid the use of antibiotics and similar drugs, several approaches have gained attention in the fields of materials science and engineering as well as pharmaceutics over the past five years. Our focus lies on the design and manufacture of polymeric-based materials capable of incorporating antimicrobial agents excluding the aforementioned substances. In this sense, two of the emerging techniques for materials fabrication, namely, electrospinning and 3D printing, have gained significant attraction. In this article, we provide a summary of the most important findings that contribute to the development of antimicrobial systems using these technologies to incorporate various types of nanomaterials, organic molecules, or natural compounds with the required property. Furthermore, we discuss and consider the challenges that lie ahead in this research field for the coming years.

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Section: Antimicrobial 3d Printed Materialsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Recent Progress and Trends in the Development of Electrospun and 3D Printed Polymeric-Based Materials to Overcome Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

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“…• Fused deposition modeling [31,32] • Fused filament fabrication [33,34] The material is dispensed onto the build platform, usually using a heated nozzle.…”

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Additive Manufacturing: An Opportunity for the Fabrication of Near-Net-Shape NiTi Implants

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Nickel–titanium (NiTi) is a shape-memory alloy, a type of material whose name is derived from its ability to recover its original shape upon heating to a certain temperature. NiTi falls under the umbrella of metallic materials, offering high superelasticity, acceptable corrosion resistance, a relatively low elastic modulus, and desirable biocompatibility. There are several challenges regarding the processing and machinability of NiTi, originating from its high ductility and reactivity. Additive manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing, is a promising candidate for solving problems in the fabrication of near-net-shape NiTi biomaterials with controlled porosity. Powder-bed fusion and directed energy deposition are AM approaches employed to produce synthetic NiTi implants. A short summary of the principles and the pros and cons of these approaches is provided. The influence of the operating parameters, which can change the microstructural features, including the porosity content and orientation of the crystals, on the mechanical properties is addressed. Surface-modification techniques are recommended for suppressing the Ni ion leaching from the surface of AM-fabricated NiTi, which is a technical challenge faced by the long-term in vivo application of NiTi.

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“…Problems include nozzle clogging because of material curing and accumulating in the nozzle and material deviation from the print path once extruded from the nozzle [29,66]. Despite these challenges, Zuhlke et al [67] were able to process medical-grade silicone filament in FDM extrusion-based AM system and used the samples for in vivo animal studies. After two weeks, it was found that silicone samples produced through FDM did not elicit inflammatory response and they induced good healing around them.…”

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Polymeric materials and processes to produce facial reconstruction implants: A review

2022

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Many patients are affected by facial deformities due to trauma or congenital disorders. Reconstruction using bone transplants has been the standard procedure to address many of these defects. In modern times, synthetic materials such as polymers have become widely used in facial reconstruction as medical implants to reconstruct the defective facial bony features. Conventional manufacturing methods can be used to produce polymeric implants, but literature has shown them to be limited in their applications. Many of these limitations can now be overcome by additive manufacturing technologies. This review paper presents an overview of different processes and polymeric materials that can be used to produce cosmetic facial implants.

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Biomechanical and functional comparison of moulded and 3D printed medical silicones

Cited by 8 publications

References 37 publications

Recent Progress and Trends in the Development of Electrospun and 3D Printed Polymeric-Based Materials to Overcome Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Recent Progress and Trends in the Development of Electrospun and 3D Printed Polymeric-Based Materials to Overcome Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Additive Manufacturing: An Opportunity for the Fabrication of Near-Net-Shape NiTi Implants

Polymeric materials and processes to produce facial reconstruction implants: A review

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