India Performs First Indigenous Customized TMJ Implant, Boosting MedTech Self-Reliance
SDG 3: Good Health & Well-Being | SDG 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Institutions: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
At Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS), New Delhi, a medical team has successfully performed customized Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) implants on four patients using a fully indigenously developed design. The implants were developed via mPRAGATI, the ICMR-DHR mMedTech gateway at IIT Delhi, with support from MDMS/ICMR to reduce dependence on imported devices and improve accessibility. The customized implant improves jaw movement mechanics and aesthetics, comes with a dedicated muscle attachment feature. The implant—developed entirely with indigenous design and materials—costs about one-fifth of currently available India-assembled models, and nearly one-tenth of imported equivalents.
This milestone exemplifies India’s commitment to fostering homegrown medical-technology innovation and the success of clinical–engineering collaboration in transforming healthcare delivery. It also advances the Atmanirbhar Bharat agenda in health tech, pushing India closer to becoming a global hub for affordable, high-quality biomedical devices.
What is a TMJ implant?
A Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) implant replaces or reconstructs the jaw joint. Customized TMJ implants are tailored to patient-specific anatomy, improving functional outcomes in cases of trauma, deformity, or degenerative disease.
Relevant Question for Policy Stakeholders:
How can India scale clinical adoption pathways, regulatory certification, and supply chains to mainstream such customized medical implants across public hospitals?
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