Medical and dental tools, as well as other medical equipment, are made from titanium alloys. The accompanying infographic discusses why and how this metal is significant in medicine.
Since the 1940s, titanium has been a popular dental material (albeit the first titanium dental implant was not introduced until 1965). Titanium has been used in surgery since the 1950s, and it is now widely used in the medical profession, primarily but not entirely in cardiovascular and orthopedic therapies.
Titanium is one of the best choices for medical supplies, surgical equipment, and device parts due to its bacterial resistance, strength, and low weight. Due to these characteristics the metal is perfect for operating equipment, medical supplies, and device parts such as pacemakers and prosthetic joints.
New medical applications are constantly being researched and developed due to titanium’s medically advantageous characteristics and availability for purchase on the market. As the population of the United States ages, there will be a higher need for a variety of medical operations that require titanium now or in the future. As a result, substantial remuneration for research and development is required in these industries. Additional information regarding titanium’s therapeutic uses and benefits may be found in the accompanying image.