[Late changes in a recipient's tissues after implantation of synthetic hydroxyapatite of varying density: an experimental morphological study]

Vestn Oftalmol. 2005 Nov-Dec;121(6):38-40.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

The synthetic hydroxyapatite made in Russia was applied as an insert-implant to 4 rabbits (6 eyes, 6 eviscerations). These included 2 implants having a porosity of 40% and a pore size of 0.03-1.5 microm and 2 with a porosity of 63% and a pore size of 0.05-3.0 microm. The hydroxyapatite that is made in Russian and that has preferably a porosity of 40% and a pore size of 0.03-1.5 microm can be successfully used to make a locomotor stump after removal of the eyeball. The hydroxyapatite having these parameters more rapidly intergrows around the periphery with fibrovascular tissue and its vascular components mainly reduce by month 8. Our data suggest that the synthetic hydroxyapatite made in Russia may be used in ophthalmological care.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biocompatible Materials*
  • Disease Models, Animal
  • Durapatite*
  • Eye Evisceration*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Orbit / pathology*
  • Orbital Implants*
  • Osseointegration / physiology*
  • Porosity
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Prosthesis Implantation / instrumentation*
  • Rabbits
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Durapatite