mikroipimine

Mikroipimine is a term used in some linguistic contexts to denote the insertion of miniature devices into biological tissue for research or therapeutic purposes. Derived from mikro- meaning small and ipimine for implantation, the term is most commonly encountered in Estonian-language technical literature.

In practice, mikroipimine involves precise, instrumented procedures often guided by imaging (MRI, CT) and sometimes assisted by robotics. The devices inserted can include microelectrode arrays, neural probes, or miniaturized sensors. Materials are chosen for biocompatibility and mechanical stability, including titanium and silicon for rigid probes, and biocompatible polymers for flexible interfaces. Surface coatings may be used to reduce tissue reaction.

Applications span neuroscience and clinical therapy. In neuroscience, mikroipimine supports brain-computer interfaces and neural recording. In medicine, implanted microdevices enable targeted drug delivery, regional sensing, and monitoring. In orthodontics, miniature implants may serve as temporary anchorage devices to support tooth movement.

Safety and ethics: Any invasive implant carries risks such as infection, inflammation, and damage to surrounding tissue, as well as device failures and long-term biocompatibility issues. Regulatory evaluation, clinical trials, and informed consent are essential.

Terminology varies by language and field; in English-language sources the term mikroipimine is uncommon and the same concept is more often described with terms like microimplantation, microelectrode implantation, or neural implants. See also neural implant, microelectrode array, temporary anchorage device.