Abstract
There is considerable demand for metallic materials for use in medical and dental devices. Metals and alloys are widely used as biomedical materials and are indispensable in the medical field. In dentistry, metal is used for restorations, orthodontic wires, and dental implants. This article describes R&D on metallic biomaterials primarily conducted by the members of the Japan Institute of Metals.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 18-24 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | JOM |
Volume | 57 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 Apr |