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Thermal performance of modified surgical drill margins during bone drilling: An experimental, numerical, and optimization case study

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Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine

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Abstract

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, Volume 240, Issue 4, Page 411-426, April 2026.
Excessive heat generation during bone drilling causes thermal osteonecrosis, posing a significant risk in orthopedic and dental procedures. While various aspects of drill design have been studied, the specific influence of margin geometry remains ...