Title of article
The fluorapatite–anorthite system in biomedicine
Author/Authors
S. Agathopoulos، نويسنده , , D. U. Tulyaganov، نويسنده , , P. A. A. P. Marques، نويسنده , , M. C. Ferro، نويسنده , , M. H. V. Fernandes، نويسنده , , R. N. Correia، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2003
Pages
15
From page
1317
To page
1331
Abstract
Glasses and glass ceramics of fluorapatite–anorthite (eutectic composition) were produced and characterized in order to evaluate their potential application in biomedicine. Bio-reactivity was determined by in vitro tests by immersion of powders in simulated plasma liquids as well as by in vivo experiments by implantation in rabbits. According to the results, the investigated materials are bio-acceptable since no toxic or other harmful evidence was detected. Glass-ceramics showed remarkable inertness, whereas glasses spontaneously dissolved in SBF and after 1 week moderate formation of apatite was observed, that however ceased within a month.
Keywords
in vitro , In Vivo , Fluorapatite , bioceramic , GLASS , Anorthite , Biocompatibility , Glass-ceramic
Journal title
Biomaterials
Serial Year
2003
Journal title
Biomaterials
Record number
544752
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