Smart Implants

Smart Implants
Building the next generation of smart implants

Ushering a New Era of Smart Implants

With the convergence of cutting-edge technologies, A*STAR revolutionises patient care with next-generation smart implants that are intelligent, biocompatible, and cater to individualised patient needs.

Pathophysiology & Multi-Omics Profiling

  • Large cohort, longitudinal multi-omics 
  • Biomarker identification
  • Profiling of implant microenvironment 
  • Focus on vascular biology

Sensors, Wireless Connectivity & Analytics

  • Soft materials, bioactive polymers
  • Hydrogel for tissue regen & drug delivery 
  • Heparan Sulphate mimics of growth factors
  • Anti-microbials/anti-viral coatings

Implant Materials & Additives for Tissue Regeneration

  • Sensor development for bacterial infection, inflammation & biomechanics
  • IC design and biopackaging
  • Battery development & wireless transmission

AI Design and Simulation

  • Biomechanics analysis
  • Modelling and simulation of multi-modal integrated implant environment for design and production of implants

Additive and Advanced Manufacturing

  • Novel metal manufacturing for improved strength and reduced biofilm formation
  • Integrated 3DP of bio-metals, bio-ceramics, bioactive polymers and bio-additives

Case Study


By integrating sophisticated technologies and innovative materials, A*STAR is paving the way for smarter, more effective patient care solutions that cater to the unique needs of each individual.


Non-ligating Dental Bracket

Non-ligating Dental Bracket
Non-ligating Dental Bracket by Innobrace Orthodontics

Non-ligating dental brackets by Innobrace Orthodontics streamline orthodontic treatments by reducing friction and improving patient comfort.

These brackets are designed to facilitate more efficient tooth movement, leading to shorter treatment times and better patient outcomes.

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Dental Guide Material and 3DP

Dental Guide Material and 3DP
Dental Guide Materials and 3D Printing

Star3D's desk-side 3D printer and permanent crown material was developed by A*STAR, allowing dentists to print out dental crowns in 15 minutes.

The 3D printed teeth can reproduce the patient's actual tooth colour with no additional colouration, saving time from the traditional weeks-long process. 

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Functional Bone Regeneration

Functional Bone Regeneration - Osteopore
Functional Bone Regeneration Technology by Osteopore

Osteopore creates bioresorbable implants through the combination of tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and 3D printing techniques.

In a research collaboration with A*STAR and the National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS), Osteopore will be developing their technology for future jaw implants, promoting faster bone growth without the need for complex bone harvesting processes. 

Find out more here.