Also: Ti-6Al-4V, titanium implants
Titanium is a light, strong, corrosion-resistant metal that bone grows tightly against, so it is the standard metal for dental and orthopedic implants.
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Geetha and colleagues reviewed why titanium-based alloys are a leading choice for hip, knee, and other orthopedic implants.
Built / tested: orthopedic implants
As reported in: Geetha, Singh, Asokamani et al. (2009). Ti based biomaterials, the ultimate choice for orthopaedic implants – A review. Progress in Materials Science. doi:10.1016/j.pmatsci.2008.06.004
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Niinomi compared the strength, fatigue, and stiffness of biomedical titanium alloys.
As reported in: Niinomi (1998). Mechanical properties of biomedical titanium alloys. Materials Science and Engineering: A. doi:10.1016/S0921-5093(97)00806-X
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