1.Introduction Calcium phosphate ceramics,such as hydroxyapatite or tricalciumphosphate as well as bioglass,are successfully used as coatings to improve the fixation of dental implants or load-bearing implants in the ...1.Introduction Calcium phosphate ceramics,such as hydroxyapatite or tricalciumphosphate as well as bioglass,are successfully used as coatings to improve the fixation of dental implants or load-bearing implants in the human bone[1].The demand for surgical procedures such as hip and knee arthroplasties,primary as well as revision procedures,is projected to increase for the foreseeable future[2].The possibility of an infection is amajor risk for all implants[3].The treatment of these periprosthetic joint infections is difficult and often requires the replacement of the implant[4],which is a significant burden for the patient and comes at an increased economic cost[5].展开更多
基金The authors would like to thank the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft DFG for the funding of this work under grant GA 589/11-1 and BE 1964/8-1.
文摘1.Introduction Calcium phosphate ceramics,such as hydroxyapatite or tricalciumphosphate as well as bioglass,are successfully used as coatings to improve the fixation of dental implants or load-bearing implants in the human bone[1].The demand for surgical procedures such as hip and knee arthroplasties,primary as well as revision procedures,is projected to increase for the foreseeable future[2].The possibility of an infection is amajor risk for all implants[3].The treatment of these periprosthetic joint infections is difficult and often requires the replacement of the implant[4],which is a significant burden for the patient and comes at an increased economic cost[5].
