Porous hydroxyapatite networks for synthetic bone material by spinodal decomposition
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Description:
A synthetic porous bone graft material produced through a spinodal decomposition process. The porosity can be modified by varying the initial composition, while the pore size can be changed by varying the time-temperature history. The resorbtion rate may be controlled through solution treatment. Control of these process variables would allow the implant material to be tailored to the specific application.
Applications:
Bone grafts for human and animal use
Advantages:
- Costs less to produce than currently available materials
- Is a resorbable, porous, biomaterial of calcium phosphate
- The rate of resorption, pore size, and porosity can be tailored to each specific application (injury, etc.)
- Stronger than currently used materials
- Can be made to match the natural elastic modulus of natural bone
- Eliminates the need for surgery to remove bioinert materials
- Eliminates the need for autograft or allograft natural bone and the associated complications
Licensing Status:
Available for Licensing
Patent Status:
Docket:
UMA 04-14
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