Implant-associated infection (IAI) is increasingly emerging as a serious threat with the
massive application of biomaterials. Bacteria attached to the surface of implants are often …

Cobalt metabolism and toxicology are summarized. The biological functions of cobalt are
updated in the light of recent understanding of cobalt interference with the sensing in almost …

The increasing use of orthopedic implants and, in particular, of hip and knee joint
replacements for young and active patients, has stimulated interest and concern regarding …

Introduction. One in eight of all total hip replacements requires revision within 10 years, 60%
because of wear-related complications. The bearing surfaces may be made of …

Great deal of research is still going on in the field of orthopedic and craniofacial implant
development to resolve various issues being faced by the industry today. Despite several …

Cobalt (Co) is an essential element with ubiquitous dietary exposure and possible
incremental exposure due to dietary supplements, occupation and medical devices. Adverse …

The potential for maternal nanoparticle (NP) exposures to cause developmental toxicity in
the fetus without the direct passage of NPs has previously been shown, but the mechanism …

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

A growing understanding of wear behavior of various thermally sprayed ceramic–metallic
matrix coatings has occurred over recent years. This has resulted from the continuous …

Dentistry and orthopedics are undergoing a revolution in order to provide more reliable,
comfortable and long-lasting implants to patients. Titanium (Ti) and titanium alloys have …