Innovative materials and processes in the dental prosthetic production

The study regards innovative processes and materials for dental restorations, proposing a novel approach to combine engineering knowledge and technical specifications with medical needs. Three main research lines are dealt with. The first is additive manufacturing of Cr-Co alloys for the production of crowns and bridges: mechanical performances and microstructure are investigated and compared to those obtained by the traditional casting technique. A similar investigation, merging mechanical response and micromechanisms, regarded yttrium-stabilized zirconia for dental prostheses. Last, the design of a new protocol for the dimensional assessment of implant-abutment connections is stated, based on non-contact measurement and statistical data processing. The procedure is applied to machined- and cast-on abutments, as well of the matching implants.

Autorentext

Lucia Denti was born in 1981. In 2005 achieved the Degree in Mechanical Engineering with full marks, in 2009 the Ph.D. Degree. From November 2016 she is a Researcher in Technology and Manufacturing Systems at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Department of Engineering "Enzo Ferrari".