Titanium Implant Intolerance

Although there are still many doctors who argue whether or not the body reacts negatively to titanium, there have been numerous reports published of aseptic titanium-associated inflammatory reactions in the past few years that have delayed or even completely prevented implant healing. The basis of this intolerance of titanium implants is only very rarely based on a classic delayed allergic reaction to titanium, and is instead more commonly based on increased innate immune system cell reactivity to corroded titanium particles (pro-inflammatory titanium syndrome). Possible hyperreactivity of the body to pure titanium or other materials in titanium implants may be diagnosed using suitable immunological methods, such as the titanium simulation test or the 3HT Memory Spot.