While titanium hip and knee implants do restore mobility to a great many people, they're still subject to failure. A new alloy could help change that, simply by adding a smidge of bendy, ...

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 ...

Schematic representation of the manufacturing process as well as corrosion resistance, in vitro cytocompatibility, and in vivo biosafety. Biomedical implants, including joint replacements, dental ...

Pedicle screws and rods are commonly used in spine surgeries. Initially made from stainless steel, these implants exhibited high wear and corrosion in the body, leading to inflammatory reactions from ...

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 ...

Previous research has demonstrated that adding tin to beta-type titanium alloys improves their strength. But scientists have yet to understand the reasons for this. Now, a research team has pinpointed ...

BOSTON - Straumann launched a unique implant material for the North American market at the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) meeting on Monday, saying the substance could increase the public's ...

The discussion regarding the manufacturing applications of titanium has been dominated by Grade 5, 6-4 titanium for decades. This has largely been because of the extensive use of this alloy in ...