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ArticleJournal of functional biomaterials2024

Comparative Analysis of Osteointegration in Hydroxyapatite and Hydroxyapatite-Titanium Implants: An In Vivo Rabbit Model Study.

Renata Maria Văruț, Luciana Teodora Rotaru, Flavius Nicușor Truicu, Cristina Elena Singer, Iliescu Iulian-Nicolae, Alin Iulian Silviu Popescu, Cristina Popescu, Cristina Teisanu, Gabriela Sima, Oana Elena Nicolaescu

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Article in Journal of functional biomaterials, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Renata Maria VăruțResearch Methodology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania.
Luciana Teodora RotaruEmergency Medicine and First Aid Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-3135-5456
Flavius Nicușor TruicuEmergency Medicine and First Aid Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania.ORCID 0009-0006-5813-728X
Cristina Elena SingerDepartment of Mother and Baby, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania.
Iliescu Iulian-NicolaeDepartment of Mother and Baby, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania.
Alin Iulian Silviu PopescuDepartment of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania.
Cristina PopescuDiscipline of Anatomy, Department of Anatomy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania.ORCID 0009-0001-6745-9823
Cristina TeisanuDepartment of Materials Science, Faculty of Mechanics, University of Craiova, Calea Bucuresti 107, 200512 Craiova, Romania.
Gabriela SimaDepartment of Materials Science, Faculty of Mechanics, University of Craiova, Calea Bucuresti 107, 200512 Craiova, Romania.
Oana Elena NicolaescuDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technique, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-1815-780X

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Abstract

The study evaluates the osteointegration of hydroxyapatite (HAp) and hydroxyapatite-titanium (HApTi) biocomposites implanted in the femurs of rabbits. The biocomposites were fabricated using powder metallurgy and subjected to a two-step sintering process. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was employed to analyze the morphology, while mesenchymal stem cells were cultured to assess cytotoxicity and proliferation. In vivo experiments involved the implantation of HAp in the left femur and HApTi in the right femur of twenty New Zealand white rabbits. Computed tomography (CT) scans, histological, immunohistochemical, and histomorphometric analyses were performed to assess bone density and osteoblast activity. Results demonstrated that HApTi implants showed superior osteointegration, with higher peri-implant bone density and increased osteoblast count compared to HAp implants. This study concluded that HApTi biocomposites have potential for enhanced bone healing and stability in orthopedic applications.

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bioceramicosteointegrationtwo-steps sintering

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PMCPMC11278386

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