title: Hydroxyapatite ceramics and the nature of the bone-ceramic interface.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Bioengineering, Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute, New York, NY 10003.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Ricci
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Spivak
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Alexander
authors.forename: N C
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Blumenthal
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Parsons
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D014025:Titanium