Tantalum as a Novel Biomaterial for Bone Implant: A Literature Review

Abstract:

Titanium (Ti) has been used in metallic implants since the 1950s due to various biocompatible and mechanical properties. However, due to its high Young’s modulus, it has been modified over the years in order to produce a better biomaterial. Tantalum (Ta) has recently emerged as a new potential biomaterial for bone and dental implants. It has been reported to have better corrosion resistance and osteo-regenerative properties as compared to Ti alloys which are most widely used in the bone-implant industry. Currently, Tantalum cannot be widely used yet due to its limited availability, high melting point, and high-cost production. This review paper discusses various manufacturing methods of Tantalum alloys, including conventional and additive manufacturing and also discusses their drawbacks and shortcomings. Recent research includes surface modification of various metals using Tantalum coatings in order to combine bulk material properties of different materials and the porous surface properties of Tantalum. Design modification also plays a crucial role in controlling bulk properties. The porous design does provide a lower density, wider surface area, and more immense specific strength. In addition to improved mechanical properties, a porous design could also escalate the material's biological and permeability properties. With current advancement in additive manufacturing technology, difficulties in processing Tantalum could be resolved. Therefore, Tantalum should be considered as a serious candidate material for future bone and dental implants.

• Periodical: Journal of Biomimetics, Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering (Volume 52)
• Pages: 55-65
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/JBBBE.52.55
• Online since: August 2021
• Authors: Ivan Putrantyo*, Nikhit Anilbhai, Revati Vanjani, Brigita De Vega
• Keywords: Bone Implant, Porous Metal, Porous Structure, Surface Coating, Tantalum

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