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[Tom Joad]

re: osseointegration of EBM verses DMLS

Thanks goes to Flanker100 for finding this.

DMLS doesn't make fully dense parts like EBM so I hope someday to see research on the long term integration of not fully dense parts. So far, EBM appears to be far superior for implants judging by implants being fixed to bone-

"The fixation strength of coarse textured implants provided superior interlocking relative to fine textured implants without affecting BV/TV or BIC in both cohorts. Coarse EBM implants in a transcortical model demonstrated an 85% increase in removal torque relative to the fine DMLS textured implants. The thrust load in the intramedullary model saw a 35% increase from fine to coarse DMLS implants."

EBM vs DMLS 3D Printing: Which Method and Surface Texture is Best for Titanium 3D Printed Implants?

The entire paper-

Osseointegration of Coarse and Fine Textured Implants Manufactured by Electron Beam Melting and Direct Metal Laser Sintering