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    • Fabrication and characterization of porous hydroxyapatite ocular implant followed by an in vivo study in dogs

      B Kundu M K Sinha M K Mitra D Basu

      Biomaterials Volume 27 Issue 2 April 2004 pp 133-140

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    • Keywords

       

      Bio-ceramics; hydroxyapatite; porous implant; ocular implant; in vivo study.

    • Abstract

       

      Porous hydroxyapatite ocular implant was fabricated by a novel and simple method using hydroxyapatite powder synthesized in the laboratory. The porosity and pore size of the implant were controlled to make it light in weight as well as suitable for rapid vascularization after implantation. The implant was characterized by X-ray diffraction studies, infrared spectra and chemical analysis for phase purity and chemical composition. The pore morphology and pore size distribution of the samples were investigated by scanning electron microscope (SEM). Thereafter, efficacy of the implant was examined by in vivo study in dogs. Clinical, haematological and radiological studies indicated the suitability of the implant for replacement of the lost eye of human patients.

    • Author Affiliations

       

      B Kundu1 M K Sinha1 M K Mitra2 D Basu1

      1. Oxide and Bio-Ceramic Section, Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, Kolkata 700 032, India
      2. Metallurgical Engineering Department, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 700 032, India

    • Dates

       
      Published
      April 2004
      Manuscript received
      30 July 2003
      Manuscript revised
      18 December 2003

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