Publications by authors named "Carlos Caravaca"
Article Synopsis
- - High-performance bioinert ceramics like zirconia have been used in biomedical devices since the 1970s, but traditional surface treatments to enhance osseointegration can create defects that lead to early failure.
- - Recent research has shifted towards adjusting the chemical properties of zirconia surfaces; this study successfully introduced 3-aminopropyldimethylethoxy silane (APDMES) onto the zirconia surface to improve biocompatibility and cell behavior.
- - The treated zirconia maintained its mechanical properties and showed increased resistance to aging, with cell tests indicating better spreading on treated surfaces compared to untreated zirconia, suggesting advancements for future zirconia implants.
Unlabelled: Due to their outstanding mechanical properties and excellent biocompatibility, zirconia-toughened alumina (ZTA) ceramics have become the gold standard in orthopedics for the fabrication of ceramic bearing components over the last decade. However, ZTA is bioinert, which hampers its implantation in direct contact with bone. Furthermore, periprosthetic joint infections are now the leading cause of failure for joint arthroplasty prostheses.
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