Projects
Novel surface tailoring of innovative dental zirconia implants for improved osseointegration and soft-tissue attachment KU Leuven
Biological responses to novel surface modification of dental zirconia implants KU Leuven
Ultrashort Pulsed Laser Processing of Zirconia-based Ceramics for Implant Applications KU Leuven
Zirconia-based ceramics exhibit great potential for implant applications due to their outstanding material properties. Laser surface texturing is a promising method for modifying the surface properties of implant materials, thus achieving specific desired functionalities. This research aims to achieve precise and efficient surface texturing of zirconia-based ceramics, while mitigating negative effects on material properties, enabling tailored ...
Laser surface modification of composite materials (fs-SPR) KU Leuven
Bridging materials engineering and dentistry: tooth-enamel inspired reliable ceramics for dental applications KU Leuven
Advanced ceramics have exceptional functional and structural properties for high-performance applications, like thermal barrier coatings in turbine engines, solid oxide electrolytes in fuel cells, and biomedical implants for hip and tooth replacements. In the dental field, the superior biocompatibility and natural tooth-like appearance make ceramics favorable over metal-based systems. However, the long-standing issue of ceramics, being ...