Management of Hard Tissue Avulsive Wounds and Management of Orofacial Fractures.
Abstract
This report summarizes the results of continued research studies for the further development and understanding of the in vivo behavior of resorbable calcium phosphate ceramics for use in the management of hard tissue avulsive wounds and orofacial fractures. Specific studies have been devoted primarily to the preparation and comparative in vivo evaluation of experimental porous tricalcium phosphate ceramics having high resorption rates. Secondary studies included the preparation of experimental tricalcium phosphate materials having controlled pore size distributions for future in vivo resorption rate studies and a determination of the feasibility of fabricating porous calcium orthophosphate as a potential high resorption rate implant material. The results of the in vivo studies suggest that the achievement of high resorption rates may not be desirable particularly in stress-bearing situations. Recommendations for future materials development and implant studies are presented. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA038235
Entities
People
- C. R. Hassler
- D. E. Niesz
- L. G. Mccoy
Organizations
- Battelle Memorial Institute