Ceramics and Glasses 2 Flashcards
Bioceramic properties
high strength
high wear resistance
good biocompatibility
low coefficient of friction
excellent corrosion resistance
What causes high stength of Alumina
fine grained size due to precessing and sintering
How does grain size affect strength
Increased grain size, decreased strength
Due to increased surface area creating more friction and wear
What is the Modulus of Elasticity of Alumina
300 GPa
Where is alumina used
articulating surfaces of total joint prosthesis
Why would you select alumina instead of polyethylene for total joint prosthesis
Alumina had lower wear in comparison to polyethylene
Concerns for alumina
- high modulus of elasticity limits bending in comparison to metals in dental applications
- protein adhesion with biomolecule however wear molecules can induce foreign body response
- Stress shielding (bone degeneration and implant loosening)
Zirconia
High bending strength
high toughness
lower modulus
more susceptible to wear than alumina
alumina-zirconia to improve toughness
Porous bioceramics
Inert and mechanically stable
bone grows into pores
low strength
as porosity increases, strength decreases due to increased exposed surface area
Bioactive glass
bioactivity HIGHLY dependent on the composition
bonds to bone/soft tissue
cannot be used for load-bearing applications
HIGHLY BRITTLE
can be used as filler/ coating
Class A bioglass
Most bioactive
bonds to both bone and soft tissue
governed by rate of dissolution of ions
Optimal rate of reaction
turns of body repair process
stimulates bone regeneration
Class B Bioglass
Less bioactive then class B
only bonds to bone
slower rate of reaction
osteoconductive not osteostimulative
Class C Bioglass
Fastest rate of dissolution
no bone formation
Class C Bioglass
Fastest rate of dissolution
no bone formation
Apex of glass triangle
No bioactivity
Bioinertness