Effect of manufacturing route on powder biomaterial Co–Cr–Mo–W dental implants: microstructural and environmental assessment

Key Points

• Microstructure assessment shows significant differences based on the manufacturing route used for Co–Cr–Mo–W dental implants.
• Environmental assessment indicated varying life-cycle impacts, emphasizing the sustainability of different production methods.
• Analysis considered multiple manufacturing routes to evaluate their effects on the mechanical properties of powder biomaterials used in dental applications.
• The findings suggest that careful selection of manufacturing route can optimize both microstructure and environmental sustainability of dental implants.