Hydroxyapatite ceramics and the nature of the bone-ceramic interface.
Hydroxyapatite ceramics have been used as bone implants in a number of experimental systems and clinical applications. We have developed a unique experimental model that allows study of the interface between bone and implant materials. A comparison of titanium and hydroxyapatite materials, using this model, has demonstrated the osteoconductive nature of hydroxyapatite and its ability to bond directly to bone.
Ricci
J L
JL
Department of Bioengineering, Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute, New York, NY 10003.
Spivak
J M
JM
Alexander
H
H
Blumenthal
N C
NC
Parsons
J R
JR
D000818:Animals; D001861:Bone Regeneration; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000166:cytology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004285:Dogs; D006882:Hydroxyapatites / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000378:metabolism*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011859:Radiography; D014025:Titanium / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000378:metabolism
D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D014025:Titanium