In vivo bone formation using three-dimensional scaffold developed from single-crystal apatite fibers

H. Morisue, M. Matsumoto, H. Matsumoto, Y. Toyama, M. Aizawa, H. Uchida, I. Okada, T. Fujimi, N. Kanzawa

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Abstract

The effectiveness of hydroxyapatite fibers (HAF) as a scaffold of osteoblastic cells for bone generation was investigated. Three types of HAF with different diameters of pores and porosity were used in the study. The results showed that HAF is degradable and can be eventually replaced by bone tissue in vivo. The results suggested that HAF can be used as an effective scaffold for osteoblast-like cells having capability for bone conduction and that HAF with larger pore sizes can be replaced by newly formed bone tissue in vivo.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress
Pages271
Number of pages1
Publication statusPublished - 2004
EventTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress - Sydney, Australia
Duration: 2004 May 172004 May 21

Publication series

NameTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress

Other

OtherTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CitySydney
Period04/5/1704/5/21

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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