| Fabrication of Hydroxyapatite Ceramics to Mimic the Natural Bone Structure |
| Dae-Hee Moon, Su-Chak Ryu |
| Department of Nanomedical Engineering, Pusan National University |
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| ABSTRACT |
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The objective of our study was to produce an imitation bone material consisting of hydroxyapatite with a compact and spongy structure. This study shows the ideal content of $SiO_2$ and the sintering temperature to produce imitation bone that has the mechanical properties of natural bone. On the basis of our determination of the ideal conditions, a compact part was produced and its mechanical properties were tested. A compact part made of 0.5 wt% $SiO_2$ and sintered at $1350^{circ}C$ showed excellent mechanical properties. The bioactivity of the compact part under this condition was tested, and it was found to be bioactive. The porous part was produced by controlling the powder size, and the dual structure was manufactured by combining the compact and porous parts. A water permeability test confirmed that the dual structure had an interconnected pore structure. Therefore, this dual-body structure is feasible for use in the creation of implants. |
| Key words:
Hydroxyapatite, Dual, Porous, Compact, Implant |
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