The Biocompatibility Of Titanium
Different grades of titanium alloys can be found as an important part of medical and dental tools and supplies of all types. The resource below, Titanium in the Medical Industry: Benefits and Applications, provides a helpful outline of why and how this metal is so versatile in it’s uses and it’s reliability.
Titanium has been utilized in dentistry since the 1940s (however the first titanium dental implant wasn’t used until years later in 1965). Applications of titanium in surgical procedures began in the 1950s, and have swiftly increased, particularly in, but not limited to, cardiovascular and orthopedic procedures.
Titanium being an essential part of everyday medical implants such as pacemakers and artificial joints is common knowledge, but the strength, bacterial resistance, and lightweight composition make it a perfect substance for manufacturing operational tools and medical supplies and device parts.
Due to titanium being so biocompatible and it’s availability on the market, studies and development of new medical practices are progressing quickly. And with the average population in the U.S. getting increasingly older, that will result with an absolute increase in demand for many medical procedures that currently involve titanium or could in the future, an investment in R & D should be well rewarded. To get a better perception of titanium applications and benefits in the medical field, please continue reading.
