Initial Stability Study of Calcium Phosphate Coated Dental Implants

Thin film of biodegradable calcium phosphate coated on threaded commercially pure titanium （ cp- Ti ） dental implants has been investigated as one of alternatives to eliminate the problem of the long- term instability of plasma sprayed HA coated implants. In order to compare in-vivo bone-to-implant response behavior among as-machined, HA coated and CMP coated groups, each group was implanted into New Zealand white mature male rabbits for 2 and 6 weeks, and then in-vivo biological behavior was examined in terms of H＆E staining. Initial stability and removable torques of implants were compared among three groups. Measured removable torque of CMP coated specimen at 6 weeks after inplantation was significantly higher than that of non-coated group, but slightly lower than that of HA coated group, without any inflammatory response at the surrounding of the implants. The initial stability （ ISQ value ; implant stability quotient ） of CMP coated specimen at 2 weeks after implantation was slightly lower than that of HA coated group and significantly higher than that of non-coated group. However, after 6 weeks, ISQ value of CMP coated group was slightly higher than that of HA coated group and significantly higher than that of non-coated group.

Study on reactions of gaseous P_2O_5 with Ca_3(PO_4)_2 and SiO_2 during a rotary kiln process for phosphoric acid production

In a rotary kiln process for phosphoric acid production,the reaction between gaseous phosphorus pentoxide（P2O5）and phosphate ore and silica contained in feed balls（the so-called P2O5＂absorption＂）not only reduces phosphorous recovery but also generates a large amount of low melting-point side products.The products may give rise to formation of kiln ring,which interferes with kiln operation performance.In this study,the reactions of gaseous P2O5with solid calcium phosphate（Ca3（PO4）2）,silica（SiO2）and their mixture,respectively,were investigated via combined chemical analysis and various characterizations comprised of X-ray diffraction（XRD）,Fourier-transform infrared（FT-IR）spectroscopy,thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimeter（TG＆DSC）,and scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectrometer（SEM＆EDS）.Attentions were focused on apparent morphology,phase transformation and thermal stability of the products of the P2O5＂absorption＂at different temperatures.The results show that the temperature significantly affected the＂absorption＂.The reaction between pure Ca3（PO4）2 and P2O5 occurred at 500℃.Calcium metaphosphate（Ca（PO3）2）was the primary product at the temperatures≤900℃ with its melting point≤900℃ while calcium pyrophosphate（Ca2P2O7）was obtained over 1000℃,which has a melting point≤1200℃.The＂absorption＂by pure SiO2 started at 800℃ and the most significant reaction occurred at 1000℃ with formation of silicon pyrophosphate（SiP2O7）product of melting point≤1000℃.Using mixed Ca3（PO4）2and SiO2as raw material,the＂absorption＂by Ca3（PO4）2 was enhanced due to existence of silica.At 600–700℃,silica was inert to P2O5and thus formed a porous structure in the raw material,which accelerated diffusion of gaseous P2O5inside the mixture.At higher temperatures,the combined＂absorption＂by calcium phosphate and reaction between silicon dioxide and the＂absorption＂product calcium pyrophosphate,reinforced the＂absorption＂by the mixture.Besides,it was found that both Ca（PO3）2and SiP2O7were unstable at high temperatures and would decompose to Ca2P2O7and SiO2,respectively,at over 1000℃ and 1100℃ with the release of gaseous P2O5at the same time.

RESORBABLE HIGH-STRENGTH ROD FOR FRACTURE INTERNAL FIXATION

Objective To find an ideal biomaterial for internal fixation. Methods Forty rabbits with fracture of the femur diaphysis (superiorcondyle) were treated by intramedullary nailing of femur with composites rod of resorbable DL-polylactic acid (PDLLA)-calcium metaphosphate (CMP), while steinmann's pin as control. The fracture healing, the material degradation and its mechanical properties were studied by X-ray films, macroscopic, microscopic and electron microscopic observations. Results No significant inflammatory reaction was found, and all the osteotomies were healed, while material was resorbed. Conclusion The PDLLA-CMP has excellent biocompatibility and mechanical properties, and it can be a promising implant material in orthopaedics surgery.

Colloidal forming of macroporous calcium pyrophosphate bioceramics in 3D-printed molds

A technique for colloidal forming of Ca2P2O7 macroporous bioceramics,based on low-pressure injection molding(LPIM)of a glycerol-water slip containing Ca2P2O7 and Ca(Н2PO4)2 into a plastic mold fabricated via FDM 3Dprinting,was proposed.Chemical reaction between the solid phases of the water containing slip-Ca2P2O7 and Ca(Н2PO4)2,resulting in brushite(CaHPO4·2H2O)formation,led to consolidation of the casting and preserved its complex architecture in the course of mold burning-out.Macroporous ceramics of Kelvin structure(70%macropores with the sizes from 2 up to 4 mm),based on a pre-defined composition with 10 wt%Ca(PO3)2 and sintered in liquid-phase regime,demonstrated a compressive strength of 1.4±0.1 MPa at a density of 22±2%.In vitro tests on bioactivity in SBF solution,as well as on resorption of the ceramics in model solution of citric acid,were carried out.