Abstract
The application of a bioactive hydroxyapatite (HA)-based ceramic materials with porous-graded structures for bone and cartilage tissue engineering was investigated. Raw materials batches and HA suspensions cast were characterized by x-ray diffraction, optical microscope (OM) and scanning electron microscope equipped with energy dispersion microprobe (SEM-EDS). Compressive strength were performed to check their resistance before they are entirely osteointegrated and then remodelled by the surronding bone. In-vitro tests showed the positive characteristics of microporous layered zone for cell viability, suitable to proliferation and confining of osteoblasts below the implant surface, destined to the cultured condrocytes.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Transactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress |
| Pages | 1627 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2004 |
| Event | Transactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress - Sydney, Australia Duration: May 17 2004 → May 21 2004 |
Other
| Other | Transactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress |
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| Country | Australia |
| City | Sydney |
| Period | 5/17/04 → 5/21/04 |
Keywords
- Apatite
- Cartilage
- Ceramic
- Tissue engineering
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering(all)