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Titanium: biocompatibility, durability and cost-efficiency continue to improve

By Kim Crabtree
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Titanium has become a vital material in modern medicine due to its strength, light weight, corrosion resistance, and exceptional biocompatibility with high long-term success rates and minimal risk of rejection. Its non-ferromagnetic nature makes it MRI-safe, and its durability supports better healing outcomes compared to materials like stainless steel. Though more expensive, titanium’s costs are becoming more manageable, and demand is expected to surge with the aging population. Innovations like beta-titanium alloys, surface treatments, and 3D-printed implants continue to expand its medical potential.

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