DocumentCode
2272644
Title
In vitro degradation of calcium sulfate polymer composites for the reconstruction of bone
Author
Tovar, N. ; Lee, P. ; Mamidwar, S. ; Alexander, H. ; Ricci, J.
Author_Institution
Coll. of Dentistry, New York Univ., New York, NY, USA
fYear
2010
fDate
26-28 March 2010
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
2
Abstract
We are testing degradation rates of calcium sulfate/polymer composites meant for use as bone graft substitutes. The goal is to demonstrate the potential of composite degradable and biocompatible materials that will resorb slower than pure calcium sulfate. We will determine which composites give us degradation profiles that are appropriate for different types of bone regeneration.
Keywords
biodegradable materials; biomedical materials; bone; composite materials; polymers; biocompatible materials; bone graft substitutes; bone reconstruction; bone regeneration; calcium sulfate-polymer composites; composite degradable materials; in vitro degradation; Biodegradable materials; Biological materials; Biomedical materials; Bones; Calcium; Dentistry; In vitro; Polymers; Testing; Thermal degradation;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Bioengineering Conference, Proceedings of the 2010 IEEE 36th Annual Northeast
Conference_Location
New York, NY
Print_ISBN
978-1-4244-6879-9
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/NEBC.2010.5458145
Filename
5458145
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