scholarly journals The preparation and application of calcium phosphate biomedical composites in filling of weight-bearing bone defects

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lijia Cheng ◽  
Tianchang Lin ◽  
Ahmad Taha Khalaf ◽  
Yamei Zhang ◽  
Hongyan He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Calcium Phosphate ◽  
Tricalcium Phosphate ◽  
Weight Bearing ◽  
Bone Defects ◽  
Type I ◽  
Artificial Bone ◽  
Thermosensitive Hydrogel ◽  
Bone Repairing ◽  
Histological Staining

AbstractNowadays, artificial bone materials have been widely applied in the filling of non-weight bearing bone defects, but scarcely ever in weight-bearing bone defects. This study aims to develop an artificial bone with excellent mechanical properties and good osteogenic capability. Firstly, the collagen-thermosensitive hydrogel-calcium phosphate (CTC) composites were prepared as follows: dissolving thermosensitive hydrogel at 4 °C, then mixing with type I collagen as well as tricalcium phosphate (CaP) powder, and moulding the composites at 37 °C. Next, the CTC composites were subjected to evaluate for their chemical composition, micro morphology, pore size, Shore durometer, porosity and water absorption ability. Following this, the CTC composites were implanted into the muscle of mice while the 70% hydroxyapatite/30% β-tricalcium phosphate (HA/TCP) biomaterials were set as the control group; 8 weeks later, the osteoinductive abilities of biomaterials were detected by histological staining. Finally, the CTC and HA/TCP biomaterials were used to fill the large segments of tibia defects in mice. The bone repairing and load-bearing abilities of materials were evaluated by histological staining, X-ray and micro-CT at week 8. Both the CTC and HA/TCP biomaterials could induce ectopic bone formation in mice; however, the CTC composites tended to produce larger areas of bone and bone marrow tissues than HA/TCP. Simultaneously, bone-repairing experiments showed that HA/TCP biomaterials were easily crushed or pushed out by new bone growth as the material has a poor hardness. In comparison, the CTC composites could be replaced gradually by newly formed bone and repair larger segments of bone defects. The CTC composites trialled in this study have better mechanical properties, osteoinductivity and weight-bearing capacity than HA/TCP. The CTC composites provide an experimental foundation for the synthesis of artificial bone and a new option for orthopedic patients.

scholarly journals A Comparative Evaluation of the Mechanical Properties of Two Calcium Phosphate/Collagen Composite Materials and Their Osteogenic Effects on Adipose-Derived Stem Cells

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qing Li ◽  
Tong Wang ◽  
Gui-feng Zhang ◽  
Xin Yu ◽  
Jing Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Stem Cells ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Calcium Phosphate ◽  
Tricalcium Phosphate ◽  
Comparative Evaluation ◽  
Bone Defects ◽  
Adipose Derived Stem Cells ◽  
Composite Scaffolds

Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) are ideal seed cells for use in bone tissue engineering and they have many advantages over other stem cells. In this study, two kinds of calcium phosphate/collagen composite scaffolds were prepared and their effects on the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of ADSCs were investigated. The hydroxyapatite/β-tricalcium phosphate (HA/β-TCP) composite scaffolds (HTPSs), which have an additionalβ-tricalcium phosphate, resulted in better proliferation of ADSCs and showed osteogenesis-promoting effects. Therefore, such composite scaffolds, in combination with ADSCs or on their own, would be promising for use in bone regeneration and potential clinical therapy for bone defects.

Synthesis of Alpha-Tricalcium Phosphate by Wet Reaction and Evaluation of Mechanical Properties

2012 ◽  
Vol 727-728 ◽  
pp. 1164-1169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mônica Beatriz Thürmer ◽  
Rafaela Silveira Vieira ◽  
Juliana Machado Fernandes ◽  
Wilbur Trajano Guerin Coelho ◽  
Luis Alberto Santos
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Calcium Phosphate ◽  
Tricalcium Phosphate ◽  
Calcium Nitrate ◽  
Chemical Precipitation ◽  
Particle Size Analysis ◽  
Size Analysis ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Calcium Phosphate Cements

Calcium phosphate cements have bioactivity and osteoconductivity and can be molded and replace portions of bone tissue. The aim of this work was to study the obtainment of α-tricalcium phosphate, the main phase of calcium phosphate cement, by wet reaction from calcium nitrate and phosphoric acid. There are no reports about α-tricalcium phosphate obtained by this method. Two routes of chemical precipitation were evaluated and the use of two calcinations temperatures to obtain the phase of cement. The influence of calcination temperature on the mechanical properties of cement was evaluated. Cement samples were characterized by particle size analysis, X-ray diffraction, mechanical strength and scanning electron microscopy. The results demonstrate the strong influence of synthesis route on the crystalline phases of cement and the influence of concentration of reactants on the product of the reaction, as well as, on the mechanical properties of cement.

scholarly journals Production and Characterization of a 316L Stainless Steel/β-TCP Biocomposite Using the Functionally Graded Materials (FGMs) Technique for Dental and Orthopedic Applications

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 1923
Author(s):  
Bruna Horta Bastos Kuffner ◽  
Patricia Capellato ◽  
Larissa Mayra Silva Ribeiro ◽  
Daniela Sachs ◽  
Gilbert Silva
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Calcium Phosphate ◽  
Functionally Graded Materials ◽  
Tricalcium Phosphate ◽  
316L Stainless Steel ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Graded Materials ◽  
Beta Tricalcium Phosphate ◽  
Orthopedic Applications

Metallic biomaterials are widely used for implants and dental and orthopedic applications due to their good mechanical properties. Among all these materials, 316L stainless steel has gained special attention, because of its good characteristics as an implantable biomaterial. However, the Young’s modulus of this metal is much higher than that of human bone (~193 GPa compared to 5–30 GPa). Thus, a stress shielding effect can occur, leading the implant to fail. In addition, due to this difference, the bond between implant and surrounding tissue is weak. Already, calcium phosphate ceramics, such as beta-tricalcium phosphate, have shown excellent osteoconductive and osteoinductive properties. However, they present low mechanical strength. For this reason, this study aimed to combine 316L stainless steel with the beta-tricalcium phosphate ceramic (β-TCP), with the objective of improving the steel’s biological performance and the ceramic’s mechanical strength. The 316L stainless steel/β-TCP biocomposites were produced using powder metallurgy and functionally graded materials (FGMs) techniques. Initially, β-TCP was obtained by solid-state reaction using powders of calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate. The forerunner materials were analyzed microstructurally. Pure 316L stainless steel and β-TCP were individually submitted to temperature tests (1000 and 1100 °C) to determine the best condition. Blended compositions used to obtain the FGMs were defined as 20% to 20%. They were homogenized in a high-energy ball mill, uniaxially pressed, sintered and analyzed microstructurally and mechanically. The results indicated that 1100 °C/2 h was the best sintering condition, for both 316L stainless steel and β-TCP. For all individual compositions and the FGM composite, the parameters used for pressing and sintering were appropriate to produce samples with good microstructural and mechanical properties. Wettability and hemocompatibility were also achieved efficiently, with no presence of contaminants. All results indicated that the production of 316L stainless steel/β-TCP FGMs through PM is viable for dental and orthopedic purposes.

Repairing of Osteochondral Defects in Joint Using Beta-TCP/ Carboxymethyl Chitin Composite

2005 ◽  
Vol 284-286 ◽  
pp. 791-794 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shingo Masuda ◽  
Yusuke Yoshihara ◽  
Kazuaki Muramatsu ◽  
Izumi Wakebe
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Articular Cartilage ◽  
Tricalcium Phosphate ◽  
Bone Repair ◽  
Bone Defects ◽  
Promising Material ◽  
Osteochondral Defects ◽  
Repair Rate ◽  
Beta Tricalcium Phosphate

Beta-tricalcium phosphate/carboxymethyl chitin composites [TCP/CMCh] of various ratios of TCP granules and CMCh were made and their mechanical properties, handling properties and repair performance for bone defects and for osteochondral defects were investigated. Water pooling ratio of CMCh was approximately 40 times the weight itself. TCP/CMCh of a higher TCP ratio had higher stress at 50%-strain. The stress at 50%-strain of TCP/CMCh with 0, 2.5, 5.0, 7.5, 10 TCP ratios was 0.12, 0.51, 1.08, 1.46, 1.67 (MPa, n=5), respectively. The TCP/CMCh with 5.0 TCP ratios had the best total scores in handling tests. The bone repair rate of TCP/CMCh was TCP ratio 2.5< Blank= TCP ratio 7.5< TCP ratio 5.0. In the implantation test for osteochondral defects, TCP/CMCh was completely absorbed at four weeks after surgery. Regeneration of the articular cartilage was seen with TCP/CMCh and HA/CMCh but not with TCP granules, which remained eight weeks after implantation. The regenerated articular cartilage had remained 32 weeks after implantation. In conclusion, it was demonstrated that this TCP/CMCh composite was a promising material for repairing osteochondral defects.

Phosphate Glass Dental/medical Cement

1987 ◽  
Vol 110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei-Shi Chen ◽  
E. A. Monroe
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Phosphate ◽  
Clinical Application ◽  
Tricalcium Phosphate ◽  
Ceramic Materials ◽  
Bone Defects ◽  
Phosphate Glasses ◽  
Compositional Variation ◽  
Current Interest ◽  
Calcium Phosphate Ceramic ◽  
As Solubility

AbstractCurrent interest in the clinical application of alloplastic grafts for treating dental and orthopedic bone defects suggested this investigation on phosphate glasses. Particularly, the calcium phosphate ceramic materials of hydroxyapatite and tricalcium phosphate appear to be promising graft materials. Our interest in amorphous rather than crystalline ceramics centered on the potentially wide compositional variation that may be possible and their concomittant properties such as solubility.

scholarly journals Sintering Behavior and Mechanical Properties of Biphasic Calcium Phosphate Ceramics

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehmet Yetmez
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Calcium Phosphate ◽  
Grain Growth ◽  
Vickers Hardness ◽  
Tricalcium Phosphate ◽  
Biphasic Calcium Phosphate ◽  
Sintering Temperature ◽  
Sintering Behavior ◽  
Microstructure Observation

The sintering behavior and the mechanical properties of a mechanical mixture of hydroxyapatite and tricalcium phosphate (BCP) ceramics with the composition of 30% HA and 70% TCP are experimentally investigated in the temperature range between 1000°C and 1300°C. The results show that consolidation, grain growth, and Vickers hardness generally increase with increasing sintering temperature up to 1200°C. However, microstructure observation indicates that cracks are formed along the grain boundaries as well as in the bulk of the grains after sintering at 1200°C. Moreover, the best values of compressive strength, modulus of elasticity, and toughness are achieved in the samples sintered at 1100°C. These properties at 1100°C decay with sintering at 1200°C and increase again after sintering at 1300°C.

Osteoconductive Properties of β-Tricalcium Phosphate Matrix, Polylactic and Polyglycolic Acid Gel, and Calcium Phosphate Cement in Bone Defects

2012 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. e430-e433 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eloá R. Luvizuto ◽  
Thallita P. Queiroz ◽  
Rogério Margonar ◽  
Sônia R. Panzarini ◽  
Eduardo Hochuli-Vieira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Phosphate ◽  
Calcium Phosphate Cement ◽  
Tricalcium Phosphate ◽  
Bone Defects ◽  
Polyglycolic Acid ◽  
Acid Gel

scholarly journals Surgical Repair of Acetabular Fracture Using Unidirectional Porous β-Tricalcium Phosphate

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroshi Kumagai ◽  
Masashi Iwasashi ◽  
Toru Funayama ◽  
Satoshi Nakamura ◽  
Hiroshi Noguchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Prospective Studies ◽  
Tricalcium Phosphate ◽  
Acetabular Fracture ◽  
Surgical Repair ◽  
Vital Signs ◽  
Bone Defects ◽  
Stair Climbing ◽  
Capillary Effect ◽  
Artificial Bone

We report a case of an acetabular fracture treated using a unidirectional porous β-tricalcium phosphate artificial bone (Affinos®) to surgically repair bone defects. An 82-year-old man sustained an acetabular fracture on the left side and presented with shock on arrival along with impaired vital signs and systolic blood pressure. Upon stabilization, we performed an open reduction and internal fixation. However, there were significant bone defects, which were then fixed using Affinos® (both blocks and granules), an artificial β-tricalcium phosphate bone with a porosity of 57% (pore size: 25–300 μm), characterized by a novel unidirectional porous structure. By 18 months postoperatively, the patient was able to perform stair climbing and absorption and bone fusion around the artificial bone were observed. Affinos® has a frost-like structure, which endows it with good tissue-invasive properties because of the capillary effect. Moreover, it has excellent osteoconduction capability. In this case, both Affinos® blocks and granules showed good affinity, absorption, and bone substitution. Further prospective studies are required to confirm our findings.

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