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Bioceramic in dental implants: A review
Gaurav P Jayaswal1, S P Dange, A N Khalikar
1Department of Prosthodontics, Government Dental College and Hospital, Aurangabad, India.
Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society
|December 4, 2012
Summary
Biomaterials, particularly bioceramics, are crucial for augmenting or replacing bodily tissues and organs. Advances in material science enhance their use in orthopedic and dental applications for bone repair and implant fixation.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Biomedical Engineering
- Materials Science
Background:
- Biomaterials are essential for augmenting or replacing biological functions.
- Orthopedic and dental applications dominate the biomaterials market (55%).
- Material science advancements drive changes in device design and biologic responses.
Purpose of the Study:
- Highlight the unique function of bioceramics in biomedical applications.
- Discuss the properties of bioceramics (non-toxic, bioinert, bioactive, bioresorbable).
- Emphasize the continued importance of bioceramics in bone repair and implant fixation.
Main Methods:
- Review of biomaterial properties and applications.
- Analysis of bioceramics' role in orthopedic and dental fields.
- Discussion of advancements in bioceramic composition and coating technology.
Main Results:
- Bioceramics offer diverse properties: non-toxic, bioinert, bioactive, or bioresorbable.
- Bioceramics are vital for bone repair and uncemented implant fixation.
- Recent innovations focus on bioceramic composition and coating.
Conclusions:
- Bioceramics are indispensable in modern medicine, especially for skeletal applications.
- Continued research in material science will further optimize bioceramic performance.
- Bioceramics represent a key area of innovation in biomaterials.
