Titanium Alloys in Biomedicine

Titanium Alloys in Biomedicine
Titanium alloys have become the most successful metallic materials used to date in the field of biomedical engineering. This article covers the history of titanium in medicine, the properties of titanium and its alloys, the production techniques used to produce biomedical implants, and the most common uses of titanium and its alloys, ranging from orthopedic implants to dental prostheses and cardiovascular devices. At the heart of this success lies a combination of machinability, mechanical strength, biocompatibility, and corrosion resistance. This unique combination of useful properties makes titanium alloys an indispensable material in biomedical engineering applications, providing safer, more durable, and more effective treatments for patients affected by a variety of pathologies. This article takes an in-depth look at the inherent properties of titanium alloys and which of these properties are beneficial for biomedical use. Their production techniques and the manufacturing methods used to process them into their final shape are explored. The biomedical applications of titanium alloys are then classified and described in detail, focusing on which specific advantages titanium alloys have over other materials. This article not only outlines the current state of the art in the biomedical field of titanium alloys, but also explores their future possibilities and limitations. Applications