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Metals & Alloys - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Biocompatibility
      - Strength
      - Higher Elastic Modulus than Steel
      - Low wear due to hardness/toughness
      - Corrosion Resistant
      - Used in Joint Replacements
  - - - Used in Orthodontics, Stents, & Sutures
  - - - Used in Pacemakers & Implantable Defibs
- - - - Femur
        
        End of Thighbone
        
        Held together by tendons and ligaments, cushioned by cartilage
      - Tibia
        
        Top of Shinbone
      - Patella
        
        Kneecap
    - - Remove portions of damaged bone & resurface knee w/ metal & plastic implants
- - - - Durable & have high longevity
      - Zirconia is an alternative
    - - Prevents bone loss
    - - Chewing, speaking, appearance
    - - Endosteal
        
        Directly in jawbone
      - Subperiosteal
        
        On top of jawbone, under gum
      - All-on-4
        
        4 implants to support a full arch of teeth
        
        For patients missing most/all teeth
      - Mini Implants
        
        Smaller for patients with limited bone
- - - - Within minutes
    - - Initiated by an antibody
    - - Hours to days