Bioceramics

Bioceramics and bioglasses are ceramic materials that are biocompatible.

• The class of ceramics used for repair and replacement of diseased and damaged parts of musculoskeletal systems are termed bioceramics. Bioceramics have become a diverse class of biomaterials presently including three basic types: bioinert high strength ceramics, bioactive ceramics which form direct chemical bonds with bone or even with soft tissue of a living organism; various bioresorbable ceramics that actively participate in the metabolic processes of an organism with the predictable results.
• Out of several materials, Alumina (Al2O3), Zirconia (ZrO2) and carbon are termed bioinert.
• Bioglass and glass ceramics are bioactive.
• Calcium phosphate ceramics are categorized as bioresorbable.

Bioceramics became an accepted group of materials for medical applications, mainly for implants in orthopaedics, maxillofacial surgery and for dental implants. Following are some of the applications of Bioceramics.