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Development of bioabsorbable glass fibres
S T Lin1, S L Krebs, S Kadiyala
1Zimmer Inc., Warsaw, IN.
Biomaterials
|October 1, 1994
Summary
Adding iron oxide to calcium phosphate glasses significantly improves their properties. Higher iron oxide content reduces dissolution rate and increases fiber strength, showing promising biocompatibility for tissue engineering applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Biomaterials Engineering
- Glass Science
Background:
- Calcium-iron phosphate glasses are being explored for biomedical applications.
- The influence of iron oxide content on glass properties requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effect of varying iron oxide content (5-22 wt.%) on the properties of calcium-iron phosphate glasses.
- To assess the biocompatibility of these glasses for hard and soft tissue applications.
Main Methods:
- Preparation of calcium-iron phosphate glasses with controlled iron oxide concentrations.
- Characterization of glass properties including dissolution rate, fiber strength, and glass transition temperature.
- Biocompatibility assessment using a cortical bone plug method in animal models.
Main Results:
- Increasing iron oxide content from 5 wt.% to 22 wt.% resulted in a 50-fold reduction in dissolution rate.
- Fiber strength doubled with increased iron oxide content, reaching over 1000 MPa at 22 wt.% iron oxide.
- No inflammation was observed in surrounding tissues after 9 weeks, indicating good biocompatibility.
Conclusions:
- Iron oxide content critically influences the properties of calcium-iron phosphate glasses.
- Glasses with higher iron oxide content exhibit enhanced strength and reduced dissolution, making them suitable for biomedical uses.
- The studied glasses demonstrate excellent biocompatibility with hard and soft tissues.