The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a device safety alert on Profemur cobalt chrome (CoCr) modular neck hip replacements. The agency warned of significantly ...

A dental bone graft is a procedure performed to increase the amount of bone in a part of the jaw where bone has been lost or where additional support is needed. Bone may be taken from elsewhere in the ...

It’s rare to have problems with dental implants. However, just like with any surgery, there are always some risks. And while implants have a high success rate, it’s possible they may fail. Here are ...

ETH researchers have developed a novel hydrogel consisting mainly of water and a polymer network. Using laser light, the researchers can very quickly solidify the hydrogel into a material with ...

Dentures and dental implants can replace missing teeth to improve chewing, speech, facial support, and confidence. Each option has different pros, cons, and upkeep needs. Dental implants need enough ...

Bones broken in a (skiing) accident usually heal on their own. But if the break is too severe or a bone tumour needs to be removed, surgeons insert an implant that enables the bone to grow back ...