Zirconia (ZrO2) based dental ceramics have been considered to be advantageous materials
with adequate mechanical properties for the manufacturing of medical devices. Due to its …

This review provides information on the use of noble metals, as well as silver and gold
nanoparticles to improve the performance of medical implants related to orthopedic and …

A strong interest in use of ceramics for biomedical applications appeared in the late 1960's.
Used initially as alternatives to metals in order to increase a biocompatibility of implants …

Nowadays, α-tricalcium phosphate (α-TCP, α-Ca3 (PO4) 2) is receiving growing attention as
a raw material for several injectable hydraulic bone cements, biodegradable bioceramics …

The history of calcium phosphates in the medicine field starts in 1769 when the first
evidence of its existence in the bone tissue is discovered. Since then, the interest for calcium …

Abstracts Diabetes is one of the most prevalent diseases in the world with high-mortality and
complex complications including diabetic foot ulcer (DFU). It has been reported that the …

Various types of grafts have been traditionally used to restore damaged bones. In the late
1960s, a strong interest was raised in studying ceramics as potential bone grafts due to their …

Various types of grafts have been traditionally used to restore damaged bones. In the late
1960s, a strong interest was raised in studying ceramics as potential bone grafts due to their …

Advanced bioceramics have played integral roles in treatment modalities for damaged or
diseased human joints and osseous defects. This paper reviews the uses and properties of …

In the late 1960s, much interest was raised in regard to biomedical applications of various
ceramic materials. A little bit later, such materials were named bioceramics. This review is …