Al2O3, Glass Beads, and Apatitic Abrasive: Comparing Post-Processing Options for 3D-Printed Titanium Medical Implants
For the best chance of successful osseointegration, titanium and titanium-alloy implants need to undergo a surface finishing process. Research has shown that specifically textured surfaces on Ti implants can increase bone-to-implant contact and encourage new tissue growth around the device.
Himed Exhibition Schedule for Medical Device Industry Trade Shows in 2023
This past week we put together an EVENTS page on our website that gives a quick glance of all the places Himed will be in 2023. On that page you can also see past events we participated in, including industry webinars where Himed presented. We’ll be updating this new EVENTS page regularly as we commit to more trade shows and presentations during the year.
Himed’s MCD Apatitic Abrasive Blasting Capacity Is Growing
Here at Himed, we just added a new member to our team of robots. We call it iFAB (short for “fully automated blaster”). It’s a highly-dexterous, automated industrial robot with six-axes of motion, that is contained within a new production cell. The iFab has been specifically designed to deliver our biocompatible MATRIX MCD® treatment to medical devices, dental implants, and orthopedic implants.
Exploring the Benefits of Hydroxyapatite in Toothpaste
People looking for an alternative to fluoride toothpaste don’t have to miss out on its protective, anti-cavity effects. Hydroxyapatite is gaining popularity as a toothpaste ingredient thanks to its ability to remineralize teeth and protect against cavities—plus it’s proving to have a few added benefits as well. But as with any “new” ingredient, many people have questions about just what hydroxyapatite is, how it works, and whether it’s safe.
Synthetic Bone Grafting: An Overview of the Process, Terms, and Materials
Bone grafts help bones heal. Common cases that may require a bone graft include severe fractures, jaw reinforcement before dental implants, areas of missing bone due to disease such as cancer or bone infections, spinal fusion procedures, and artificial joint replacement surgeries.
Bone grafting is a dental, spinal, or orthopedic surgical procedure in which a bone replacement material is physically added to the area of missing bone. The goal of bone grafting is to have the patient’s own bone cells grow into the replacement material over time, eventually creating strong, healthy bone.