Medical
The human body readily accepts titanium as it has proven to be more biocompatible than stainless steel or cobalt chrome. In addition, titanium has a higher fatigue strength than many other metals. Compatibility with MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and CT (Computed Technology) also contribute to the selection of titanium as the material of choice in orthopedic applications
Titanium has been selected as a metal of choice in the orthopedic segment of the market, dental market , medical market because it is inert in the human body, it is resistant to attack body fluids, has proven to be compatible with bone density, is strong and has a low modulus, hence making it an excellent material of choice in the orthopedic arena. its total resistance to attack by body fluids, high strength, low modulus, and fracture toughness.
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Orthopedic applications
hip joints, bone screws, knee joints, spinal fusion cages, shoulder and elbow joints, and bone plates.
Titanium has been selected as a metal of choice in the orthopedic segment of the market because it is inert in the human body, it is resistant to attack body fluids, has proven to be compatible with bone density, is strong and has a low modulus, hence making it an excellent material of choice in the orthopedic arena.
The human body readily accepts titanium as it has proven to be more biocompatible than stainless steel or cobalt chrome. In addition, titanium has a higher fatigue strength than many other metals. Compatibility with MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and CT (Computed Technology) also contribute to the selection of titanium as the material of choice in orthopedic applications.
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Dental implant
Dental implants can be used to support a number of dental prostheses, including crowns, implant-supported bridges or dentures.
Titanium was actually first used in dentistry in the 1940’s. Today titanium is routinely utilized in the dental industry for implants and orthodontic braces.
The titanium implant acts as an artificial root for a tooth and is securely implanted into bone to provide a solid base for a tooth. Compared to traditional orthodontic braces made of steel, titanium braces are stronger, lighter, and more compatible to body fluids and bone density.
Titanium has been selected a metal of choice in the dental market due to its total resistance to attack by body fluids, high strength and low modulus.
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Non-dental and orthopedic medical
These application include surgical staples, urethral stints, wheelchairs, pacemaker cases,and heart valves. Titanium is also the metal of choice for surgical instruments, dental drills,marker bands, needles and surgical devices. stints, staples, wheelchairs, and pacemaker cases.
Titanium has been selected as a material of choice in the medical market due to its total resistance to attack by body fluids, high strength, low modulus, and fracture toughness.
