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

Many adults who have worn dentures for years, or lost teeth to gum disease, are told they lack the bone needed for dental ...

Millions of people each year undergo painful procedures to repair damaged or missing bone. Whether caused by injury, aging or disease, bone loss can dramatically affect mobility, independence and ...

When children break a bone, the traditional process of inserting metal implants, only to remove them once the bone is healed, can be difficult, stressful and even harmful to their still-growing bodies ...

An 18-year single-center study of 154 patients reports mid-term outcomes, implant design evolution, and complication rates ...

Desktop Health reported this week that CMFlex, a 3D-printed synthetic bone graft, has now been implanted in multiple patients. The FDA-cleared, off-the-shelf bone graft material was developed by ...

Many dentists present implants as a permanent solution for missing teeth. Once the implant post integrates with the jawbone, many patients assume they are set for life.However, a large-scale study of ...