European research project RESTORATION and JRI Orthopaedics have developed a new resorbable bioceramic material that could put 3D printed bioceramic implants on the market soon, according to 3Ders.
Here are four highlights:
1. The implant could be applied to local defects within the joint, offering stability for arthritis sufferers through a minimally invasive surgical technique.
2. Currently, bioceramics are most commonly used in the dental industry, but with new research, its applications could be greatly expanded.
3. RESTORATION is a four-year European research project aimed at developing bioceramic and bioceramic composite materials for use in the medical industry. The project has successfully developed three resorbable bioceramic materials that can be used in the vertebrae, mandible and knees, respectively.
4. JRI Orthopaedics is a British manufacturer of orthopedic implants and surgical instrumentation.