TY - JFULL AU - M. Regis and E. Marin and S. Fusi and M. Pressacco and L. Fedrizzi PY - 2014/7/ TI - Preparation and Characterization of Newly Developed Trabecular Structures in Titanium Alloy to Optimize Osteointegration T2 - International Journal of Biomedical and Biological Engineering SP - 313 EP - 319 VL - 8 SN - 1307-6892 UR - https://publications.waset.org/pdf/9998487 PU - World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology NX - Open Science Index 90, 2014 N2 - Electron Beam Melting (EBM) process was used to prepare porous scaffolds with controlled porosity to ensure optimal levels of osteointegration for different trabeculae sizes. Morphological characterization by means of SEM analyses was carried out to assess pore dimensions; tensile, compression and adhesion tests have been carried out to determine the mechanical behavior. The results indicate that EBM process allows the creation of regular and repeatable porous scaffolds. Mechanical properties greatly depend on pore dimension and on bulk-pore ratio. Adhesion resistance meets the normative requirements, and the overall performance of the produced structures is compatible with potential orthopaedic applications. ER -