The human body is a marvellous system, with completely integrated load-bearing and power transmission systems that are both self-replicating and adaptable to changes in environment, work rates and ...

Titanium-based materials are widely used in medical implant technology, and coating the surface of titanium materials with biologically active molecules has recently shown promise to improve how cells ...

Titanium and its alloys are reported to be the most suitable material for use as implants in the human body. However, there are reports showing corrosion in the titanium implants due to the ...

HKUMed develops a near-infrared-activated smart titanium implant surface that clears bacteria in 15 minutes and promotes bone ...

A research team from the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine at ...

Many bone implants (such as for hips and teeth) need to be replaced after a decade simply because they're not strong enough to survive for any longer. Rice University might put an end to those regular ...

Titanium implants were successfully introduced by P.-I. Brånemark and co-workers in 1969 for the rehabilitation of edentulous jaws. After 40 years of research and development, titanium is currently ...

Patients are becoming more aware of the materials they are placing in their bodies and how those materials can affect their overall health. When selecting dental implants, patients want the least ...

High thread whirling device. (Inset) Orthopedic Screw with high pitch. MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURERS FACE TOUGH challenges. Their customers are demanding ever smaller, more complex parts produced with ...