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Implant (medicine) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Outer shell of implants are often made of biocompatible materials such as titanium. Some implants are bioactive, such as drug-eluting stents in the aorta and coronary arteries. In this context implants may be placed within the body (internal) or placed outside the body (external). en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Implant_(medicine)   (151 words)

University of Pittsburgh - School of Dental Medicine Implant treatment is not for all patients, but systems are extremely flexible, and can allow placement of implants and restoration of the implant, in most cases. Most implant procedures are performed in the dental office under local anesthesia, although some patients may desire pre-medication or IV sedation to control apprehension. The cost of an implant at the School of Dental Medicine is $750 not including the restoration. www.dental.pitt.edu /sdm/implant_faq.php   (602 words)

eMedicine - Breast Reconstruction, Expander-Implant : Article by Jorge de la Torre, MD, FACS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02) Implants are unable to achieve a natural ptotic appearance and either autologous tissue reconstruction or a contralateral symmetry procedure is indicated. The implant is placed to allow the superior two thirds of the implant to be covered by muscle; however, the inferior portion is usually left subcutaneous. Although the literature indicates that an implant can be salvaged by continuous irrigation of saline and antibiotic solution, with increased hospitalization cost, this method of treatment is not cost-effective; it is better to remove the implant, support the patient, and wait a minimum of 6 months before undertaking another reconstruction. www.emedicine.com /plastic/topic134.htm   (3473 words)

Breast Implants - FDA Breast Implant Consumer Handbook - 2004 In a retrospective study of augmentation patients with silicone gel-filled breast implants, 303 of 907 (33%) of women reported that they had at least one reoperation in which their implant(s) were removed or replaced. There were 344 women (with 687 implants) who had a MRI examination of their breasts to determine whether or not there was evidence of rupture of their implants. Factors that were associated with rupture included the age of the implant, the specific manufacturer of the implant, and the surgical placement (submuscular versus subglandular) of the implant. www.fda.gov /cdrh/breastimplants/handbook2004/localcomplications.html   (3104 words)

eMedicine - Breast Implants, Silicone: Safety and Efficacy : Article by Garry S Brody, MD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02) Implants of this particular type were known to occasionally extrude some of their gel contents through the foam when squeezed. A generous pocket is made for the implant in a plane either deep to the breast on the pectoral fascia (submammary) or beneath the pectoralis major, often including the serratus musculature (submusculature). The implant itself is radio-opaque and variably compresses the breast tissues depending upon the particular configuration of a particular woman's breast architecture and the degree of contracture. www.emedicine.com /plastic/topic500.htm   (10885 words)

What is Cochlear Implant? Cochlear implants are surgically placed within the inner ear, bypassing the hair cells of the cochlea anddirectly stimulating the endings of the auditory nerve. The Auditory Brainstem Implant (ABI) is a modified cochlear implant intended to be used to stimulate the cochlear nucleus in the brainstem of patients who have had their eighth nerves severed during surgery for removal of bilateral neurofibromata, as in patients with NFII. The need for this device is much less common than that for a cochlear implant, but these patients are typically totally deaf and, although the benefit is not as great on the average as that of the cochlear implant, most recipients derive significant auditory perception. www.med.nyu.edu /cochlear/implant   (438 words)

LSUHSC School of Medicine - Otorhinolaryngology - Cochlear Implant Program The surgical procedure for a cochlear implant involves admission to the hospital. The costs of the cochlear implant device, implant surgery, hospitalization, medical follow-up, and training are also covered, at least in part, by many insurance carriers. This Program has implanted children and adults since 1984, was one of the first multi-channel implant centers in the United States, and is involved in numerous clinical and research studies related to cochlear implants. www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu /otorhinolaryngology/implant_questions.asp   (730 words)

FAQ -- Cochlear Implants -- University of Miami School of Medicine It is very important that the implant recipient (and the family, in the case of a young child) have an understanding of cochlear implants and realistic expectations regarding the use of the device. After using the cochlear implant for a few months, these individuals often report that they perceive speech to be natural or closer to their memory of familiar sounds. A predictive factor for implant performance for adults who are deaf is the length of time between the onset of deafness and implantation; those with duration of deafness of less than 20 years tend to experience better outcomes. cochlearimplants.med.miami.edu /faq/index.asp   (1522 words)

Cornell Sexual Medicine Program - Erectile Dysfunction - Penile Implants Ensuring that the patient has realistic expectations prior to proceeding with implant surgery is essential to ensuring high postoperative satisfaction profiles, specifically discussing infection rates (2-3%), rates of re-operation (15%) and the lack of penile length increase with penile prosthesis surgery. Post-operative complications of penile implant surgery are not common and include but are not limited to implant infection, component failure, device erosion, device migration, sizing problems, and auto-inflation. It is clear that penile implants offer the patient a very high level of satisfaction when compared to other forms of ED treatment and do so because of their spontaneity, consistency, and rigidity. cornellurology.com /sexualmedicine/ed/implant.shtml   (1560 words)

Ganciclovir (Implantation-Ophthalmic) Ganciclovir (gan-SYE-kloe-veer) is an antiviral medicine that is used in an implant that is inserted into the eye during surgery. After your eye has used up all the medicine in the implant (generally within 5 to 8 months), the implant is removed by surgery and, at the same time, another implant can be inserted. The surgery, the implant containing this medicine, or the medicine itself may cause some serious side effects, including detachment of the retina, formation of a cataract, and eye infections. allnutritionals.com /drugs/g/ganciclovir-implantation-ophthalmic.shtml   (891 words)

(SIUE) School of Dental medicine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02) The Dental Implant Clinic, an integral part of Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, is dedicated to providing high quality, comprehensive educational opportunities in the placement and restoration of dental implants for our undergraduate and postgraduate students and for area practitioners. We at the Implant Clinic believe that it is not only our goal, but our duty as an educational institution to continually search for and attempt to provide significant advancements in the field of implant dentistry through ongoing research efforts. This course, unlike most extended courses or mini-residencies in implant dentistry, allows the participants to present and treatment plan their own patient cases in conjunction with the course faculty and other participants; assist in surgery on their own patient; and restore their patient's case under the guidance of the course faculty. www.siue.edu /sdm/educational_offerings/clinic.html   (566 words)

Medicine@Yale: New lens implant for cataracts is a bionic-style bifocal New lens implant for cataracts is a bionic-style bifocal Although lens implants are usually used as a treatment for cataracts, in theory the new implant could also help those over 40 with presbyopia—a common condition affecting near vision in which the lenses become less elastic—who do not wish to wear reading glasses. Though the surgery to implant the new lens is similar to the procedure used for traditional lenses, doctors must undergo special training on taking proper measurements to achieve the best results. www.medicineatyale.org /v1i3_october2005/lens.html   (595 words)

Breast Implant Risks - Center for Devices and Radiological Health / FDA Nov00 The Institute of Medicine's (IOM) 1999 study of silicone breast implant safety found that local complications with silicone breast implants were the primary safety issue, that they have not been well studied, and that information on these complications is crucial for women deciding whether or not they want breast implant surgery. Implant deflation can occur immediately or progressively over a period of days, months, or years and is noticed by loss of size or shape of the implant. Infections with an implant present are harder to treat than infections in normal body tissues because infection may not respond to antibiotics. www.mindfully.org /Health/Breast-Implant-Risks-FDA.htm   (2057 words)

Breast Implants - Breast Implants - Potential Local Complications and Reoperations When silicone gel-filled implants rupture, some women may notice decreased breast size, hard knots, uneven appearance of the breasts, pain or tenderness, tingling, swelling, numbness, burning, or changes in sensation. Plastic surgeons usually recommend removal of the implant if it has ruptured, even if the silicone is still enclosed within the scar tissue capsule, because the silicone gel may eventually leak into surrounding tissues. Implant deflation can be immediate or progress over a period of days, months, or years and is noticed by loss of size or shape of the implant. www.fda.gov /cdrh/breastimplants/breast_implant_risks_brochure.html   (836 words)

www.bangkokhospital.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02) Dental Implant is made from titanium and is designed to be used in place of the natural dental root. The implant surgical part will be placed in the jaw bone in order to form a foundation for the prosthetic crown or bridge. Implant prosthetic part : after 3-6 months period of natural integration between the bone and the implant, the prosthetic part can then be placed over the implant. www.bangkokhospital.com /english/dental/dental_implant.asp   (401 words)

AllRefer.com - breast implant (Medicine) - Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02) breast implant, saline- or silicone-filled prosthesis used after mastectomy as a part of the breast reconstruction process or used cosmetically to augment small breasts. An implant consists of a fluid-filled, malleable pouch that is designed to mimic to the look and feel of natural breast tissue when inserted into a pocket created under the skin in a procedure called a mammoplasty. After reports that leakage from silicone-filled implants might be causing autoimmune diseases (e.g., lupus, arthritis, scleroderma) in some women, the Food and Drug Administration in 1992 called for a moratorium on their use outside clinical trials. reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/B/breastim.html   (259 words)

Dental Implants An alternative to dentures, dental implants (small dental appliances that are inserted into the upper and lower jaws) help to restore the mouth that has little or no non-restorable teeth. Dental implants may either be inserted by a dentist specially training in implantology, or by an oral surgeon in a hospital. Implants are made of biologically compatible materials which have undergone extensive testing over a period of several years. www.montefiore.org /healthlibrary/adult/oralhlth/implants   (475 words)

The Cleveland Clinic > Quality Measures > Outcomes > Dentistry > Implant Dentistry The success and predictability of implants allow us to present patients with treatment options that were not available even a few years ago. Although dental implants have been utilized since the early 1980s, the initial use was the “Branemark” protocol for stabilizing or eliminating a complete lower denture by fabricating a fixed-detachable prosthesis. This significantly reduces treatment time because the implant and temporary restoration are placed at the time of extraction. www.clevelandclinic.org /quality/outcomes/dentistry/implant.htm   (221 words)

Medication Advisor 2006.2: Goserelin Acetate, Implant This medicine is an implant placed just under the skin of the stomach to treat prostate cancer or breast cancer. Stop taking this medicine at the first sign that you may be pregnant and contact your health care provider right away. This medicine comes either as a one-month treatment or as a 3-month treatment that is used to treat prostate cancer in men. www.fairview.org /healthlibrary/content/ma_gosereli_ma.htm   (615 words)

University of Pittsburgh - School of Dental Medicine Placement of implants can activate stimulation of the bone, maintaining both bone and soft tissue, allowing for a more natural look and feel to the replacement tooth. If one is missing natural teeth, one may find that there are other options available to return the natural smile, and to improve the ability to eat foods that you find desirable. With dental implants, the prosthetic solution is desirable, and feel and function like the real thing. www.dental.pitt.edu /sdm/implant_center.php   (311 words)

Potential New Treatment for Diabetes-Related Eye Disease LEXINGTON, KY (Dec. 4, 2000) — Research at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology has contributed to the development of a new sustained-release treatment that may be effective for several sight-threatening retinal disorders. The implant is designed to deliver sustained and consistent therapeutic levels of drugs directly to the diseased area of the eye for up to three years. Pearson is the principal investigator at the UK College of Medicine for clinical studies conducted with the implant for DME. www.uky.edu /PR/News/MCPRNews/2000/pearson.htm   (697 words)

Cochlear Implant Group, Department of Otolaryngology, Washington University   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02) A cochlear implant is a surgically implanted prosthesis (receiver/stimulator and electrode array) that is activated by external components. The single channel cochlear implants used in the 70’s and early 80’s were only able to provide awareness of sounds in the environment, such as doorbells, traffic noise, dog barks, and speech. If an implant candidate has had normal hearing at one time and has worn hearing aids, their chances of understanding speech without speechreading are very good. oto.wustl.edu /implant   (1865 words)

Healthopedia.com - Leuprolide (Implantation) (Viadur) - Drugs Information, Side Effects, & Interactions This medicine comes in a short, thin metal tube that is placed under the skin of your upper, inner arm. This medicine will not cure prostate cancer, but may help some of the problems caused by prostate cancer, such as trouble urinating or bone pain. When the medicine is starting to work, your prostate cancer problems may get worse or you may notice new problems. www.healthopedia.com /drugs/quick/leuprolide-implantation   (647 words)

One of the Largest Dental Implant Practices in the U.S. Run By Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx The made-from-titanium implant is screwed into the jawbone and then a replacement tooth is screwed into that. “Implants eliminate irritated and painful gums and help stop the progressive bone loss and shrinking of the jawbone by mimicking the roots of natural teeth. We are surgically reshaping hearts, injecting muscle stem cells to revive diseased hearts and implanting second-generation mechanical heart pumps. www.montefiore.org /newsreleases/2004/05/dental_implants   (572 words)

American Institute of Implant Dentistry American Institute of Implant Dentistry (AIID) is dedicated to providing state of the art education and training in the field of Implant Dentistry. He lectures nationally and internationally about innovative aspects of implant dentistry and is renowned for his unique way of making implant dentistry fun to learn for both specialists and general dentists. His private practice in Maryland is limited to implant surgery, implant restorations, cosmetic and complex prosthodontics. www.implant-dentistry.com /professionals/faculty.html   (973 words)

Dental Implants, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ, 08903 This type of implant involves a synthetic bone substitute being fitted on top of the bone to help rebuild the shrinking ridge and provide sturdy support for dentures. This type of implant is inserted into the jaw bone to serve as the tooth's root. According to the American Academy of Implant Prosthodontists, implants are made of biologically compatible materials which have undergone extensive testing over a period of several years. www.rwjuh.edu /health_information/adult_oralhlth_implants.html   (479 words)

MedlinePlus Drug Information: Ganciclovir (Implantation-Ophthalmic)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02) However, because ganciclovir given by injection to animals has caused serious unwanted effects, it is recommended that breast-feeding be stopped during treatment with this medicine. Other medicines—Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. This is to make sure the medicine is working properly and to check for any problems from the surgery, implant, or medicine. www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/203488.html   (932 words)

Breast Augmentation - Womens Health and Medical Information on MedicineNet.com The umbilical incision approach is used with an endoscope (tube with a light for visualization and placement of the breast implant). The smooth surface implant requires a large pocket and is associated with a 10% incidence of capsule contracture (tightening of the scar around the implant causing firmness or hardness). A textured (roughened surface) implant is associated with a 3% incidence of capsule contracture but has a 7-9% occurrence of rippling. www.medicinenet.com /breast_augmentation/article.htm   (429 words)

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