Research
1.Dental Implant Study
- Initial implant stability measurements
Mechanical Tapping
RFA (Resonance Frequency Analysis)
Osstell Mentor- probe and smartpeg (Resonance Frequency Analysis)
- Histomorphometric Analysis
Nano-indentation
- On-going Studies:
AD (Apparent Density) & RD (Radiographic Density)
FEA
Chewing force measurement: Load Transducer + Telemetry
2. Three-Point Bending Test
Rat tibia bones were tested mechanically by a Mini Bionix II(MTS) testing system.
Fracture force(F), N
Deformation(б), mm
Stiffness, N/mm
Ultimate bending strength(σ), GPa
Young's modulus(E), GPa
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3. MEMS Apllication on Implants
Bone stimulation, load & temperature sensing, stability sensing, telemetry on hip implant
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4. Bone Scaffold Engineering
PLGA, HA- Gelatin,
FT-IR, XRD, Raman, DAT, SEM, EDS
Biocompatibility Test
Nano-indentation, fracture strength tests
Animal Test
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5. Periodontal Ligament (PDL) Study
The Micro Bionix® Testing System for soft tissue
Electrical Weakening
FEA
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6. Clincal Research
Tooth wear and chewing force
Implant clinical trials
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