New Delhi, Oct 7
The successful implantation of an indigenously developed dental implant, customised to the needs of patients, showcases the growing strength of India's MedTech sector, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday.
In a landmark advancement for India's medical technology sector, the customised Temporo Mandibular Joint (TMJ) implant procedure was successfully performed for four patients at Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS), New Delhi.
The TMJ implant was indigenously developed at the ICMR-DHR-MedTech Product Development Acceleration Gateway of India (mPRAGATI) -- a state-of-the-art facility coordinated by Medical Device and Diagnostics Mission Secretariat (MDMS) at IIT Delhi.
The innovation represents a major leap towards reducing dependence on imported implants and enhancing access to affordable, high-quality medical devices for Indian patients.
"The successful implantation of customised TMJ implant at MAIDS, supported by ICMR and mPRAGATI-IIT Delhi, reflects the growing strength of India's medtech sector," Nadda said.
"This achievement shows how homegrown innovation, backed by strong research and policy support, can lead to affordable and impactful advances in healthcare," he added.
The indigenous TMJ implant offers multiple advantages over existing imported alternatives, ensuring improved outcomes, affordability, and faster delivery for patients.
Developed under the Make in India initiative, the implant costs nearly one-fifth of Indian industry-made versions and one-eighth to one-tenth of imported ones, making it more affordable and accessible.
It is custom-designed to enhance jaw movement and stability, with a dedicated muscle attachment feature for improved function, aesthetics, and quicker recovery.
Local manufacturing and streamlined processes have reduced the turnaround time to around two weeks, enabling faster treatment and patient recovery.
"This development highlights the power of collaboration between clinical experts, engineers, and researchers to deliver real-world health solutions. ICMR is proud to support innovations that not only reduce costs but also improve patient outcomes, advancing India's leadership in affordable healthcare technologies," said ICMR Director General Dr Rajiv Bahl.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Make in India showing results! When our own institutions like IIT Delhi and ICMR collaborate, we can achieve world-class medical technology at affordable prices. Hope this reaches rural areas soon too.
As someone working in healthcare, I appreciate the focus on reducing turnaround time to 2 weeks. Imported implants often take months to arrive, delaying critical treatments. Great step forward!
While this is excellent news, I hope the government ensures proper quality control and long-term monitoring. Medical devices need rigorous testing before mass adoption. Safety first! ðŸ™
The customisation aspect is impressive! TMJ issues are quite common but often neglected due to cost. This could really improve quality of life for many patients. Well done to the research team!
Bahut badhiya! This is exactly what we need - reducing import dependence in critical healthcare sectors. Hope similar innovations come for other medical devices too. Jai Hind! 💪
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