Title :
In vitro degradation of calcium sulfate polymer composites for the reconstruction of bone
Author :
Tovar, N. ; Lee, P. ; Mamidwar, S. ; Alexander, H. ; Ricci, J.
Author_Institution :
Coll. of Dentistry, New York Univ., New York, NY, USA
Abstract :
We are testing degradation rates of calcium sulfate/polymer composites meant for use as bone graft substitutes. The goal is to demonstrate the potential of composite degradable and biocompatible materials that will resorb slower than pure calcium sulfate. We will determine which composites give us degradation profiles that are appropriate for different types of bone regeneration.
Keywords :
biodegradable materials; biomedical materials; bone; composite materials; polymers; biocompatible materials; bone graft substitutes; bone reconstruction; bone regeneration; calcium sulfate-polymer composites; composite degradable materials; in vitro degradation; Biodegradable materials; Biological materials; Biomedical materials; Bones; Calcium; Dentistry; In vitro; Polymers; Testing; Thermal degradation;
Conference_Titel :
Bioengineering Conference, Proceedings of the 2010 IEEE 36th Annual Northeast
Conference_Location :
New York, NY
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-6879-9
DOI :
10.1109/NEBC.2010.5458145
