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How do I implant the pellet?

Innovative Research of America - Frequently Asked Questions
For pellets up to 5mg we recommend using one of our precision trochars. Detailed instructions for implantation using the trochar or for pellets larger than 5mg can be found on our website, click here. Also, if you are implanting both placebo pellets and pellets containing the active product concurrently and you are using a trochar, implant the placebos first to avoid any residual active product contaminating the placebo pellets.
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Well, do I need an implant?

FAQ's about cataracts and cataract surgery
thin capsule. While the cloud is gone, the focus is also gone. The lens implant restores the focusing power to the eye, and being artificial cannot cloud over. The power of the lens is calculated to minimize your dependence on glasses after surgery. The implant is permanent and it is extremely rare that one needs to be removed or repositioned.
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What is a cochlear implant?

The Ear Institute of Texas
A cochlear implant is an electronic device designed to bypass the external and middle ear and excite the auditory nerve directly. It is implanted in the cochlea and, by stimulating auditory nerve fibers, patterns of nerve activity occur which the brain interprets as sound. Cochlear implants are the hearing solution for people with severe to profound hearing loss in both ears.
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What is a lens implant?

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A lens implant (intraocular lens or IOL) is a man-made, clear plastic lens approximately 6 mm in diameter which is placed inside the eye at the time the cataract is removed. It replaces the natural lens and remains permanently within the eye. The lens has small spring-like arms called haptics that prevent the lens from moving out of place.
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Can I have an implant if I have glaucoma?

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Yes. It is usually safe to put a lens implant in an eye with glaucoma. The presence of an implant in the eye does not make the glaucoma worse. Yes, occasionally the surgeon will use their best judgement at the time of surgery in determining whether an implant should be put in the eye. Even if an implant is not put in during the cataract operation, it is possible, in some cases, to put one in at a later date.
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What is a dental implant?

Bicon Dental Implants | Frequently Asked Questions
The Bicon dental implant serves as the replacement for the root portion of a missing natural tooth. It is machined from surgical-grade titanium alloy (Ti 6Al-4V ELI) to exacting specifications. A dentist places the implant into either the upper or lower jawbone. After a period of time, the implant integrates with the bone and becomes a secure anchor for a replacement tooth, a fixed bridge, a removable partial, or a complete denture.
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FAQ: Cosmetic Surgery at TIA, Our Birmingham, London, Herefo...
Implants are made of different materials. However, Mr. Vijh does not use triluscent or hydro gel at TIA. He normally uses either soft silicone or saline in a silicone bag. Mr. Vijh can discuss the pros and cons of these and other implants with you during your pre- cosmetic surgery consultation at our Birmingham, London, Oxford, or Hereford office.
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What is the implant itself made of?

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A dental implant is a small titanium fixture. When it is placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw, the bone grows to this metal (osseo-integration) and joins onto it. Titanium has qualities inherent that allow this above all other metals to take place.
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Frequently Asked Questions, Greg Fisher DDS
implant is the closest thing we have to a real tooth replacement. Whether replacing individual teeth or anchoring a denture this procedure has had a huge impact on our ability to restore people's ability to chew and smile confidently. Root canal treatment is the removal of the cause of pain and/or infection from inside the tooth. After the infection is cleaned out the space is sealed with a filling material.
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R P Gupta Dental Clinic - FAQs
implant is a man-made replacement for natural teeth, which allows the person to return to fixed teeth. It is not a transplant, which is taken from another person. There are several categories of dental implants, which will be selected by the doctor depending on your specific needs and general dental condition.
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Can you have more than one active product in the same pellet?

Innovative Research of America - Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, pellets can be made with more than one active product depending on their chemical compatibility.
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What constitutes a custom pellet?

Innovative Research of America - Frequently Asked Questions
We consider custom pellets to be any active product we do not have listed in our catalog or online regardless of dose or release time.
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What is the volume of each pellet?

Conception Technologies: FAQs
Each Semen CMC pellet is 50 microliters by volume. Using the MicroCell counting chamber to analyze the Semen CMC will allow multiple technicians to utilize the one pellet.
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What is a wood pellet?

This fuel is made from the same kind of clean sawdust that is used for pet bedding. The sawdust is heated and compressed into hard pellets and should be dust free. No binders and glues are added. If any water gets into the pellets, they fall apart very quickly so suppliers take great care to keep them dry.
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What about the "Magic Pellet"?

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Inspired by President Bush's new initiative to switch from "addictive oil" to less addictive, healthier energy sources, a team of crack researchers at the Halliburton labs have discovered a new powerful source of energy that is cheaper and more reliable than wind, water, or ethanol - and is widely available in the United States.
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Why would I observe any edema or swelling around the pellet?

Innovative Research of America - Frequently Asked Questions
Edema could only occur if the pellet is too large for the animal or the underlying muscle was injured during implantation. The pellets are sterile and will not cause infection.
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How do I choose the proper dose for the pellet?

Innovative Research of America - Frequently Asked Questions
If you want to know how much active product per day is release by a given pellet use the following formula:
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Can I get a pellet that releases beyond 90 days?

Innovative Research of America - Frequently Asked Questions
Yes you can, but we recommend using multiple pellets instead. For example if you want 180-day release pellets use two 90-day release pellets instead. On day one implant the first pellet and on day 91 implant the second pellet.
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Have any other patients been treated with this implant?

VisionCare FAQs
A limited number of patients have been implanted with the device in early clinical trials to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the device in patients with end-stage AMD. Clinical results have been reported to the F.D.A. to support conducting the initiation of this larger trial of approximately 200 patients.
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Will my implant set off a metal detector?

Medical City - Orthopedic Program - FAQ | Quad-Sparing
Since knee implants contain metal, there's a chance they could set off metal detectors. Special cards that explain that you have a knee implant are available for you to carry with you to show to security personnel.
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The implants used at our Eye Center are made of either acrylic or PMMA (plastic). Each lens has specific indications and the doctor determines which lens is best suited for you based on a number of factors.
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What is a Breast Implant?

Alpharetta Breast Implants | Swan Center Atlanta - Breast Im...
A breast implant is a sac (implant shell) of silicone elastomer (rubber), which is surgically implanted under your chest tissues. Saline-Filled Breast Implants: The saline breast implant is inflated with a saline (salt-water) solution through a valve. Saline is much like the fluid that makes up most of the human body. There are two types/families of implants filled with saline - one referred to as Saline-Filled and the other referred to as Spectrum? implants.
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