Effect of drill speed on bone damage during drilling

The boné drilling is a common surgical procedure in clinicai intei-ventions including the dentistry. Although not a novelty in medicine, the penetration of a sharp tool in the boné tissue continues to be a clinicai and surgical challenge, as many pertinent questions still remain without solutions. Mechanical damage to the boné tissue is one of the common complication associafed with the drilling process [l]. An excessive force generated by a cutting tool can lead to the formation of microcracks and fractures, and even cause permanent damage in the boné tissue that, in tum, can delay postoperative recovery [2]. The main goal of this paper is to investigate the effect of drill speed on mechanical damage during drilling of solid rigid foam materiais, with similar mechanical properties to the human boné. Experimental tests were performed on biomechanical blocks instrumented with strain gauges in different surface positions during the drilling process. Finite element (FE) simulations were performed to simulate the drilling process and validated with experimental results.

Determination of optimal parameters in drilling composite materials to minimize the machining temperature using the Taguchi method

Dental implant is used to replace the natural dental root. The process to fix the dental implant in the maxillary bone needs a previous drilling operation. This machining operation involves the increasing of temperature in the drilled region which can reach values higher than 47°C and for this temperature is possible to occur the osseous necrosis [I]. The main goal of this work is to implement an optimization method to define the optimal drilling parameters that could minimize the drilling temperature. The proposal optimization method is the Taguchi method. This method has been used with success in machining processes optimization of metallic materials [2]. However, the Taguchi method is also used in medical applications, namely in dental medicine [3].

Thermal analysis during bone drilling using rigid polyurethane foams: numerical and experimental methodologies

Osteotomy or bone cutting is a common procedure in orthopaedic surgery, mainly in the treatment of fractures and reconstructive surgery. However, the excessive heat produced during the bone drilling process is a problem that counters the benefits of this type of surgery, because it can result in thermal osteonecrosis, bone reabsorption and damage the osseointegration of implants. The analysis of different drilling parameters and materials can allow to decrease the temperature during the bone drilling process and contribute to a greater success of this kind of surgical interventions. The main goal of this study was to build a numerical three-dimensional model to simulate the drilling process considering the type of bone, the influence of cooling and the bone density of the different composite materials with similar mechanical properties to the human bone and generally used in experimental biomechanics. The numerical methodology was coupled with an experimental methodology. The use of cooling proved to be essential to decrease the material damage during the drilling process. It was concluded that the materials with less porosity and density present less damage in drilling process. The developed numerical model proved to be a great tool in this kind of analysis. © 2016, The Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering.

Experimental study of temperatures during drilling of ex-vivo bovine bones

The thermal bone necrosis induced during a drilling process is a frequent and potential phenomenon, which contributes to post-operative problems. The frictional heat generated from the contact between the drill bit and the hole wall is unavoidable. However, understanding advanced techniques for acquiring reliable thermal data on bone drilling is important to ensure the quality of the drilled hole. The purpose of this study is to present two different experimental methods to analyse the drilling conditions that generate the lower temperatures, avoiding the occurrence of thermal bone necrosis. Ex-vivo bovine bones were used to simulate the drilling process considering the effect of drill bit diameter, drill speed and feed-rate. Different experiments were performed to assess the repeatability of the tests. The results identified the drill bit diameter as the most critical parameter for inducing higher temperatures in bone drilling.

Effect of different feed-rate in bone drilling: experimental and numerical study

The behaviour of bone tissue during drilling has been subject of recent studies due to its great importance. Because of thermal nature of the bone drilling, high temperatures and thermal mechanical stresses are developed during drilling that affect the process quality. However, there is still a lack information with regard to the distribution of mechanical and thermal stresses during bone drilling. The present paper describes a sequentially coupled thermal-stress analysis to assess the mechanical and thermal stress distribution during bone drilling. A three-dimensional thermo-mechanical model was developed using the ANSYS/LSDYNA finite element code under different drilling conditions. The model incorporates the dynamic characteristics of drilling process, as well as the thermo-mechanical properties of the involved materials. Experimental tests with polyurethane foam materials were also carried out. It was concluded that the use of higher feed-rates lead to a decrease of normal stresses and strains in the foam materials. The experimental and numerical results were compared and showed good agreement. The proposed numerical model could be used to predict the better drilling parameters and minimize the bone injuries.

Experimental study of temperatures during drilling of ex-vivo bovine bones

he thermal bone necrosis induced during a drilling process is a frequent and potential phenomenon, which contributes to post-operative problems. The frictional heat generated from the contact between the drill bit and the hole wall is unavoidable. However, understanding advanced techniques for acquiring reliable thermal data on bone drilling is important to ensure the quality of the drilled hole.

Effect of different feed-rate in bone drilling: experimental and numerical study

The behaviour of bone tissue during drilling has been subject of recent studies due to its great importance. Because of thermal nature of the bone drilling, high temperatures and thermal mechanical stresses are developed during drilling that affect the process quality. However, there is still a lack information with regard to the distribution of mechanical and thermal stresses during bone drilling.

Thermal analysis in the drilling of solid rigid foam materials and ex-vivo bovine bones

Bone is a dynamic, highly vascularized tissue with a unique capacity to heal and regenerate without scarring. However, drilling remains a concern in several clinical procedures due to thermal damage of the bone and surrounding tissue. The success of this surgeries is dependent of many factors and also in temperature generation during the drilling bone. When an excessive heat is produced during the drilling, thermal necrosis can occur and the bone suffers injuries. Studies have shown that the increased temperature is directly related with the drilling parameters, particularly, the drill speed, feed-rate, applied force, the depth of cut, the geometry of the drill bit, the use or not of a cooling system and also the type of bone.