Once placed in the body, titanium forms an invisible oxide layer. This oxide layer develops quickly, protecting titanium from ...

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 ...

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 ...

With the launch of its latest spine implant, NuVasive has expanded its porous titanium portfolio to all transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion surgeries, or TLIF procedures. The new Modulus TLIF-A ...

Dental implants are pitched as a perfect fix, but the reality is a long surgical process with specific risks and high costs.

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 ...

The FDA (Food & Drug Administration) has approved a 3D-printed, titanium, cranial/craniofacial patient-specific plate implant for use in the US. The implant was designed by Brazil-based BioArchitects, ...

Titanium micro-particles in the oral mucosa around dental implants are common. This is shown in a new study which also identified 14 genes that may be affected by these particles. Titanium ...