Why tf are we not talking about Hydroxyapatite implants?

[Jason Voorhees]

Hydroxyapatite ocular implant and non-integrated implants in eviscerated patients

Introduction: This study compares the outcomes and complications of hydroxyapatite ocular implant and non-integrated ocular implants following evisceration.Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective study of 90 patients who underwent evisceration ...

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

CustomizedBone

www.finceramica.it

HA implants arnt new by themselves and have been around for awhile. Australian surgeon Brian Mendelson already uses them I think but the concept is entirely around this time. These implants are 3rd printed without any granules and this literally fuses into ur own bone much much better than silicon, PEEK and titanium. This is literally the next big thing


@randomvanish @reptiles

 

[CursedOne]

@Lorsss

 

[Deleted member 756]

It's not FDA approved yet

 

[Jason Voorhees]

It's not FDA approved yet

They already use these for cranium deformities but the problem is it isn't ready for cosmetic purpose just yet.

 

[Eduardo DOV]

what about solid pmma implants?

 

[Deleted member 756]

They already use these for cranium deformities but the problem is it isn't ready for cosmetic purpose just yet.

any ideas how long it will take to be approved for cosmetic?

 

[Jason Voorhees]

any ideas how long it will take to be approved for cosmetic?

Probably 2-3 years being conservative