LONDON, Ontario, Canada: Implants—whether in the jaw or the hip—are a vital part of restoring function and quality of life for millions of patients. Despite differences in their applications, orthopaedic and dental implants share similarities in terms of materials, performance expectations and the types of failures clinicians encounter. Yet, research and clinical practice in these two fields have remained largely siloed. A new interdisciplinary initiative led by Western University in Canada is challenging this divide by bringing together experts in dentistry, orthopaedics, biomaterials and cor...

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