As a noncontact strategy with flexible tools and high efficiency, laser precision engineering
is a significant advanced processing way for high-quality micro-/nanostructure fabrication …

For generating a texture or pattern on a work surface, one of the emerging processes is laser
surface texturing (LST). It is an effective method for producing texture on a work surface …

Various types of zirconia are widely used for the fabrication of dental implant superstructures
and fixtures. Zirconia–alumina composites, such as ATZ and NanoZR, are adequate for …

Modern ultrafast lasers are enabling better operative performances in micro and nano-
fabrications of materials, benefited from their ease of use, robustness, and reliability. The …

Objectives Laser surface micropatterning of dental-grade zirconia (3Y-TZP) was explored
with the objective of providing defined linear patterns capable of guiding bone-cell …

Zirconia toughened alumina (ZTA) is commonly used in hip joint implants and cutting tools.
The difference in material properties of the zirconia and alumina phases makes the …

Recent progress in materials science and nanotechnology has led to the development of
advanced materials with multifunctional properties. Dental medicine has benefited from the …

Peri-implantitis leads to the destruction of hard and soft tissues, ultimately leading to a loss
of the dental implant supporting structures. Current treatments can limit disease progression; …

Laser surface modification is a widely available and simple technique that can be applied to
different types of materials. It has been shown that by using a laser heat source …

Femtosecond lasers have been applied to machining of zirconia (ZrO_2) ceramics because
of their ultrashort pulse duration and high peak power. However, an unclear understanding …