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Classification of different types of traditional implant materials.
| Types of Implants | Materials Used |
|---|---|
| Metal | Titanium alloys, stainless steel, gold alloys, cobalt–Chromium alloys, platinum electrodes |
| Polymers | Poly(methyl-methacrilate), Polyethylenes, polypropelenes, polyamides, polyesters, hydrogels |
| Ceramics | Alumina, Zirconia, hydroxiapatite, porceins, phosphates, bioactive glass |
| Composites | Poly(methyl-methacrilate)-glass fibers, Bisphenol-A-glycidyl-methacrylate-quartz/silica fillers |
