1. Orthopedic Implants

2. Temporomandibular Joint
Joint in the jaw where the mandible (jaw bone) meets the temporal bone at the end of the zygomatic arch
Important for many functions, mainly eating and talking
May have to be replaced in cases where jaw reconstruction is necessary, such as:
Advanced cancer of the tongue, gums or palate
Severe accidents or burns

5. Benefits
Help to restore quality of life especially related to activities such as talking
Help patients regain the ability to eat a more normal diet after reconstructive jaw surgery
Help to restore a better cosmetic appearance after reconstructive jaw surgery

7. Suggested Materials
The actual moving joint assembly could be made out of Titanium or some other biocompatible, durable material.
The material The pins where the implant is attached to the “bones” would depend on the material of those “bones”.
For real bones the attachment material could be hydroxyapatite.

9. Work Cited WebMD.com http://www.scielo.br/pdf/dpjo/v15n5/en_21.pdf