Titanium and alloys thereof are widely utilized for biomedical applications in the fields of
orthopedics and dentistry. The corrosion resistance and perceived biocompatibility of such …

Implants are exposed to a complex physiological environment that contains various organic
compounds, especially proteins. The adsorption of proteins has an immense influence on …

Objective Selective laser melting (SLM) is increasingly used for the fabrication of customized
dental components made of metal alloys such as CoCrMo. The main aim of the present …

Despite the technological improvements in orthopedic joint replacement implants, wear and
corrosion products associated with the metal components of these implants may result in …

As the gold standard material for artificial joints, ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene
(UHMWPE) generates wear debris when the material is used in arthroplasty applications …

Joint replacement is a commonly performed, highly successful orthopaedic procedure, for
which surgeons have a large choice of different materials and implant designs. The …

Together, 316L steel, magnesium-alloy, Ni-Ti, titanium-alloy, and cobalt-alloy are commonly
employed biomaterials for biomedical applications due to their excellent mechanical …

This paper reviews the most recent available literature relating to the electrochemical
techniques and test procedures employed to assess tribocorrosion behaviour of passive …

More than 300,000 total hip replacement surgeries are performed in the United States each
year to treat degenerative joint diseases that cause pain and disability. The statistical …

Adverse Local Tissue Reactions (ALTRs) are one of the main causes of hip implant failures.
Although the metal release from the implants is considered as a main etiology, the …