GR5 ELI ASTM F136 TITANIUM DISC FOR DENTAL

1>Medical Titanium Applicate
Titanium Prostheses
External Prostheses
As a lightweight, tough and corrosion free metal,
titanium is widely used in the medical industry as
artificial limbs, orthotic callipers and external
fixations for both long term and temporary use.
Bone and Joint Replacement
Titanium metal is widely used in bone and joint
replacement. A large number of patients with arthritis
require replacement knee and hip joins which require
internal and external titanium fixation including bone
plates, pins, screws, intramedullary nails and spinal
fusion devices.
Cardiovascular Devices
Pacemakers and other cardiovascular devices require
titanium elements to replace heart valves , to be used
as pacemaker cases and intra-vascular stents.
Dental Implants
Titanium implants are currently being used by the dental
industry for restorative dental work. The replacement
tooth is built onto titanium implants rooted into the
jaw bone.

2>Titanium in Surgical Instruments

Surgical Instruments

Surgical Instruments

Titanium is the perfect material for use in surgical instruments. The instruments are light-weight, can resist multiple sterilisations, free from corrosion and have a reflective surface for use in microsurgical operations.

Craniofacial and Maxillofacial Treatments

Titanium metals have become a useful material in the surgery developed fro the repair of facial damage. Artificial parts can be constructed from the titanium to restore facial features damaged by disease or accidental damage