Surface finish is an essential factor in determining product sustainability and functionality.
Most methods have been developed that can be utilized to manufacture optical, mechanical …

With the rapid expansion in the nanotechnology industry, it is essential that the safety of
engineered nanomaterials and the factors that influence their associated hazards are …

Objectives The presence of titanium (Ti) particles around dental implants has been reported
in the literature for decades. The prospective presence of Ti debris on soft tissues …

Objective An oral cavity is a place especially susceptible to oxidative damage. It is subjected
to many environmental pro-oxidative factors or factors that have the ability to generate …

In situ degradation of metal-alloy implants is undesirable for two reasons: the degradation
process may decrease the structural integrity of the implant, and the release of degradation …

Background Total hip replacement (THR) is extremely common. Some prostheses fail,
particularly in younger patients, and need to be revised, most commonly for loosening …

Background: The importance of particles generated by wear and corrosion of joint
replacement prostheses has been understood primarily in the context of the local effects of …

Bioengineers need a thorough grounding in biocompatibility-the biological performance of
materials. Until now, there were no publications suitable for a neophyte in the field; prior …

Background: In dentistry, allergic reactions to Ti implants have not been studied, nor
considered by professionals. Placing permanent metal dental implants in allergic patients …

The vast majority of total hip prostheses currently implanted consist of a hard metal or
ceramic femoral head articulating against an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene …