Novel Resorbable and Osteoconductive Calcium Silicophosphate Scaffold Induced Bone Formation
Author/s
Ros Tárraga, Patricia; Mazón, Patricia; Rodríguez, Miguel A.; Messeguer Olmos, Luis; De Aza Moya, Piedad NievesDate
2016-09-20Discipline/s
OdontologíaSubject/s
Porous bioceramicCalcium silicophosphate
In vivo
Biocompatibility
Histology
Scanning electron microscopy
Abstract
Abstract: This aim of this research was to develop a novel ceramic scaffold to evaluate the response of bone after ceramic implantation in New Zealand (NZ) rabbits. Ceramics were prepared by the polymer replication method and inserted into NZ rabbits. Macroporous scaffolds with interconnected round-shaped pores (0.5–1.5 mm = were prepared). The scaffold acted as a physical support where cells with osteoblastic capability were found to migrate, develop processes, and newly immature and mature bone tissue colonized on the surface (initially) and in the material’s interior. The new ceramic induced about 62.18% ± 2.28% of new bone and almost complete degradation after six healing months. An elemental analysis showed that the gradual diffusion of Ca and Si ions from scaffolds into newly formed bone formed part of the biomaterial’s resorption process. Histological and radiological studies demonstrated that this porous ceramic scaffold showed biocompatibility and excellent osteointegration an...