Implant

1. An implant is a drug (such as a subcutaneous hormonal implant), a prosthesis (such as an artificial hip, breast implant, or cochlear implant), or a source of radioactive material (such as a radioactive needle) that is inserted into the human body.

2. In dentistry, an implant is a rigid structure that is attached to bone or under the periosteum in place of removed teeth to better support a denture or bridge. Recently invented bone implants (osseointegrated implants) contain several special metal inserts (usually titanium) that are placed in the jawbone, and an artificial tooth is attached on top of them on a post. These implants are also used to retain facial prostheses.

Implants: what are they?

Implants are artificial substitutes that are installed in the human body to replace lost or damaged tissue. They can be both medicines and prosthetics, which are used in various fields of medicine.

Medicinal implants

One type of implant is drugs injected into the human body. They may contain hormones, antibiotics or other active substances that help fight various diseases. For example, subdermal hormonal implants are used to treat osteoporosis and other bone diseases.

Prostheses

Another type of implant is dentures. They are used in dentistry, orthopedics and other medical fields to replace lost body parts. For example, artificial hip joints, breast implants, or cochlear implants are used to restore function to damaged joints, breasts, or hearing.

Bone implants

Recently, a new type of bone implant has been invented that contains special metal inserts placed in the jawbone. Artificial teeth are attached to these inserts on top with pins. These implants are used to replace missing teeth and to attach facial prostheses.

Masterpieces of world medicine: Artificial implants

The invention and development of implants is a real technological miracle, which not only changed the appearance of a person and extended his active life, but also in a number of cases made it possible to preserve and support human life itself in various situations. Today, artificial implants are an effective treatment method.