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Titanium benefits
Biocompatible
No harm to human tissue
Flexible
Elasticity, flexibility similar to human bone
Osseointegration
Bonds to bone, no adhesives needed
Durable
Implants last 20+ years
MRI-safe
Non-magnetic
Strong
50% lighter than stainless steel
General Applications
Cardiovascular
Dental implants
Joint replacement
Medical devices
Surgical instruments
Common Uses
Bone growth stimulators
Defibrillators
Dental implants
Drug pumps
External prostheses
Knee joint replacements
Maxillofacial treatment
Neurostimulation devices
Pacemakers
Retractors
Spinal fusion cages
Titanium: No other engineering metal has risen so swiftly to pre-eminence in critical and demanding applications. Titanium and its alloys have proven to be technically superior in numerous medical applications.
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