Biological evaluation of nano-hydroxyapatite-zirconia (HA-ZrO2) composites and strontium-hydroxyapatite (Sr-HA) for load-bearing applications

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Abstract

The biological response of strontium (Sr) doped hydroxyapatite (HA) and hydroxyapatite-zirconia (HA-ZrO2) composites produced by employing sol-gel technology, minimal ZrO2 loadings, and novel microwave-sintering regimes thereby retarding decomposition, is reported. In vitro evaluations indicate that all materials induce a favorable response from rat osteosarcoma cells. In vivo evaluations show osteoconductivity and biocompatibility for both the Sr-HA and HA-ZrO2. The materials did not cause any inflammatory response in bone. The Sr-HA displays better biocompatibility which may be due to the incorporation of Sr and the formation of a surface apatite layer.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)291-298
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Biomaterials Applications
Volume27
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sep 2012

Keywords

  • Hydroxyapatite
  • animal trial
  • in vitro
  • in vivo
  • strontium
  • zirconia

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