Functional Materials for Bone Regeneration from Beta‐Tricalcium Phosphate

Abstract

Abstract Biodegradable ceramics of β‐tricalcium phosphate (β‐TCP, Ca 3 (PO 4 ) 2 ) are widely used as bone regeneration materials. The goal is a complete regeneration of the bony defect ( restitutio ad integrum = full recovery). Different bioceramics made of β‐TCP show fundamental differences in terms of phase purity, primary particle size, stability, porosity, solubility and therefore biodegradation of the material. Cerasorb® is a bioceramic consisting of phase pure β‐TCP. The primary particle size in connection with a stable sinter structure forms a porous biomaterial which is optimised in the functional surface, porosity and resorption/degradation behaviour. Different forms of Cerasorb® are available: granular materials with high and low porosity optimised for specific indications as well as block forms shapeable by the surgeon for various bony defects.