2010 Volume No 20 – pages 1-12
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Title: Design of ceramic-based cements and putties for bone graft substitution |
Author: M Bohner |
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Address: RMS Foundation, CH-2544 Bettlach, Switzerland |
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E-mail: marc.bohner at rms-foundation.ch |
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Key Words: Putty, cement, bone graft substitute, calcium phosphate, injectable. |
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Publication date: July 1st 2010 |
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Abstract: In the last 15 years, a large number of commercial ceramic-based cements and putties have been introduced as bone graft substitutes. As a result, large efforts have been made to improve our understanding of the specific properties of these materials, such as injectability, cohesion, setting time (for cements), and in vivo properties. The aim of this manuscript is to summarize our present knowledge in the field. Instead of just looking at scientific aspects, industrial needs are also considered, including mixing and delivery, sterilization, and shelf-life. |
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