| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Additive Manufacturing and Alloy Design: Bridging Fundamental Physical Metallurgy, Advanced Characterization Techniques, and Integrated Computational Materials Engineering for Advanced Materials
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| Presentation Title |
Additive Manufacturing of Removable Partial Dentures |
| Author(s) |
Saber Goodarzi, Shamaita Shabnam, Jyoti Prakash Naidu, Abu Syed Kabir |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Saber Goodarzi |
| Abstract Scope |
The platforms of removable partial dentures (RPDs) are traditionally crafted from metal using casting methods. Additive manufacturing (AM) presents an opportunity to improve the quality and speed of RPD production, offering better customization for individual patients. The mechanical properties of these platforms are critical due to the repeated loading they endure. In metal AM, the formation of columnar microstructures often impacts mechanical properties adversely. This study explores the potential of metallic materials in AM to promote equiaxed-grain microstructures, leveraging their unique characteristics for improved performance. Using the BeAM Modulo 250 V1.0 direct energy deposition metal 3D printer, cubic samples with varying process parameters were produced. The results demonstrated that a dense sample with a fine-grain microstructure could be achieved, indicating a significant enhancement in the mechanical properties and overall durability of RPDs produced through AM techniques. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Additive Manufacturing, Mechanical Properties, Characterization |