Patients with implant components containing cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloys had the highest cerebrospinal fluid concentrations of both cobalt and chromium.

Micromovement of implant components during mastication has brought to light two aspects: First, an abutment may loosen and need tightening. Second, biofilm/bacteria ingress and egress from the implant ...

"Miniaturisation of vision implant components is essential. Especially the electrodes, as they need to be small enough to be able to resolve stimulation to large numbers of spots in the 'brain ...