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About the Mechanical Strength of CPC Scaffolds
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: Received: 8 May 2023 / Approved: 8 May 2023 / Online: 8 May 2023 (15:05:25 CEST)
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Bertrand, E.; Zankovic, S.; Vinke, J.; Schmal, H.; Seidenstuecker, M. About the Mechanical Strength of Calcium Phosphate Cement Scaffolds. Designs 2023, 7, 87. Bertrand, E.; Zankovic, S.; Vinke, J.; Schmal, H.; Seidenstuecker, M. About the Mechanical Strength of Calcium Phosphate Cement Scaffolds. Designs 2023, 7, 87.
Abstract
Background: For the treatment of bone defects, biodegradable compressive biomaterials are needed as a substitute, which degrade at the same rate as the bone regenerates. In this study, the compressive strength of CPC ceramics (with a layer thickness of more than 12 layers) should be compared with sintered ceramics. Methods: Round scaffolds with 20, 25, 30 and 45 layers were 3D printed the 3D Bioplotter, solidified in a water-saturated atmosphere for 3 days and then tested for compressive strength together with a sintered ceramic using a Zwick universal testing machine. Results: The 3D printed scaffolds are more compressive at 41.56 ± 7.12 MPa than the sintered ceramic at 24.16 ± 4.44. Conclusions: The round geometry sintered ceramics approach or exceed the upper limit of the compressive strength of cancellous bone in the direction of compacta (depending on the author).
Keywords
Calciumphosphate cement; CPC; β-TCP; 3D printing; mechanical properties; sinter ceramics
Subject
Engineering, Bioengineering
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