Precaution, governance and the failure of medical implants: the ASR(TM) hip in the UK [PDF]
Hip implants have provided life-changing treatment, reducing pain and improving the mobility and independence of patients. Success has encouraged manufacturers to innovate and amend designs, engendering patient hopes in these devices.
Joyce, Thomas +2 more
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Probabilistic finite element analysis of the uncemented hip replacement-effect of femur characteristics and implant design geometry [PDF]
In the present study, a probabilistic finite element tool was assessed using an uncemented total hip replacement model. Fully bonded and frictional interfaces were investigated for combinations of three proximal femurs and two implant designs, the ...
Dopico González, Carolina +2 more
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The application of niobium and tantalum oxides for implant surface passivation. [PDF]
Despite the advantages of ceramics, with their high corrosion stability in vivo, most medical implant constructions are still made from metals [1]. To increase the corrosion stability of metals, different coatings are applied to the implant surfaces,
Lavrynenko, S +9 more
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Mechanical failures of dental implants and supported prostheses: A systematic review
Purpose: Though, mechanical dental implant and supported prosthesis failures are considered significant, a comprehensive evaluation is lacking. A systematic review analyzing different aspects related to such failures was therefore done.
Aditi Verma +4 more
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Rescue of an implant-supported fixed complete prosthesis after the failure of an implant: A dental technique. [PDF]
This technique article describes the rescue of an existing implant-supported fixed complete prosthesis after the failure of a supporting implant. To achieve this, a system able to rescue the fixed prosthesis after placement of a new implant was used, and
Schimmel, Martin +2 more
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Evaluation of failed implants and reimplantation at sites of previous dental implant failure: survival rates and risk factors [PDF]
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate failed implants and reimplantation survival and to identify the relative risk factors for implant re-failure.
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Changes in articular cartilage after meniscectomy and meniscus replacement using a biodegradable porous polymer implant [PDF]
Purpose: To evaluate the long-term effects of implantation of a biodegradable polymer meniscus implant on articular cartilage degeneration and compare this to articular cartilage degeneration after meniscectomy.
Arend Jan Schouten +17 more
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This study aimed to evaluate dental implant outcomes and to identify risk factors associated with implant failure over 12 years via dental records of patients attending an educational institution.
Marcelo BORBA +4 more
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A multifactorial analysis to identify predictors of implant failure and peri-implant bone loss
Aim. To identify risk factors for failure and bone loss of implants in a large study sample on the basis of multivariate analyses. Materials and Methods.
Vervaeke, Stijn, +14 more
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Early dental implant failure: A review of the literature
Osseointegrated dental implants have been considered the most esthetical and functional alternative to missing teeth. However, the treatment is not always successful resulting in the implant loss.
Maria Cristina Leme Godoy dos Santos +2 more
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