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Calcium phosphate bone cements for clinical applications. Part I: solution chemistry.

E Fernández1, F J Gil, M P Ginebra

  • 1Dpt Materials Science and Metallurgy, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Avda. Diagonal 647, 08028-Barcelona, Spain.

Journal of Materials Science. Materials in Medicine
|September 7, 2004
PubMed
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Calcium phosphate cements are widely studied for bone repair due to their biocompatibility and hardening capabilities. Their setting involves chemical reactions and phase transformations at body temperature.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Crystallography

Background:

  • Calcium phosphate cements (CPCs) are extensively researched for bone regeneration and surgical applications.
  • Key properties include biocompatibility, bone void filling capacity, and controlled hardening.
  • These attributes make CPCs highly desirable for various orthopedic and dental procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the fundamental properties and setting mechanisms of calcium phosphate cements.
  • To highlight the significance of their biocompatibility and hardening characteristics.
  • To underscore their broad applicability in surgical settings.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on calcium phosphate cement research over the past decade.

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  • Analysis of the chemical reactions governing cement setting and hardening.
  • Examination of crystalline phase transformations during material setting.

    • Main Results:

    • Calcium phosphate cements demonstrate excellent biocompatibility.
    • Their capacity to fill bone cavities effectively is a significant advantage.
    • Controlled hardening through dissolution-precipitation reactions is a key feature.

    Conclusions:

    • Calcium phosphate cements possess desirable properties for surgical applications.
    • The setting process involves complex chemical reactions and phase changes.
    • Continued research is vital for optimizing CPCs in bone repair and augmentation.