Essays about: "biodegradable implant"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words biodegradable implant.

1. 1. Tuning physical and chemical attributes of the synthetic implant poly(L-lactic acid) and its effects on biological stimulation

   University essay from

   Author : Gabriella Sverlinger; Felicia Norman; Nora Othman; Wilma Hämäläinen; Michaela Thyberg; Maja Jonsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Polylactic acid; degradation rate of PLLA; physio- chemical properties of PLA; injectable PLLA;

   Abstract : Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is a polymer chain consisting of repeating units of lactic acid (LA) used in various biomedical applications because of its biocompatible features. It is commonly used as a subdermal filler and constitutes as the main ingredient in SculptraR, which is a collagen regenerating filler used to treat lipoatrophy of the cheeks or to rejuvenate the skin. READ MORE

3. 2. ​​​Biological characterization of a novel biomaterial​​ : ​​In vitro studies of a biodegradable Mg-Ca alloy​

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk cellbiologi

   Author : Emma Gonzales Vall; Alma Gårdman; [2023]
   Keywords : Mg-Ca alloy; biological evaluation; biocompatibility; biodegradable implant;

   Abstract : Biodegradable implants continue to be of interest in orthopaedics for their many potential applications. The magnesium (Mg) alloy WE43 is a biodegradable material with the CE mark approval for clinical application and today mostly used as screws for dental prosthesis. READ MORE

4. 3. Improvement of the substrate layer in a photovoltaic system for neural implants

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Justina Venckute Larsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Bioengineering; Photovoltaic; substrate; neural implant; Parylene C; Bioteknik; solceller; substrat; neurala implantat; Parylen C;

   Abstract : Neural implants have been developed to aid with different neurological disorders. Although there are neural implants that are used to treat patients today, there is still room for improvement in the field. READ MORE

5. 4. Compound meniscus implant prototypes : Bench test performance of knitted casing to contain, fixate and mechanically stabilize cell seeded gels

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Maria Ydrefors; [2021]
   Keywords : Knitting technology; meniscus replacement; hydrogel; Artelon®; bioprinting; biomechanical properties;

   Abstract : Meniscal tears are the most common intra-articular injury of the knee joint. Due to the avascular zone with limited blood supply, treatment of the injury is a complex process. Today, research on the development of efficient treatments and meniscal replacements is of increasing interest. READ MORE

6. 5. Corrosion of additively manufactured magnesium alloy WE43 : An investigation in microstructure and corrosion properties of as built samples manufactured with Powder Bed Fusion-Laser Beam

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Tillämpad materialvetenskap

   Author : Clarence Wahman; [2021]
   Keywords : Mangesium; WE43; corrosion; additive manufacturing; biodegradable implants; microstructure; surface roughness; Magnesium; WE43; korrosion; additiv tillverkning; resorberbara implantat; mikrostruktur; ytråhet;

   Abstract : The work presented in this thesis was conducted at Uppsala University and at Swerim AB. The study aims to broaden the knowledge about the corrosion of additively manufactured bioresorbable alloy WE43 in humanlike conditions for future applications. READ MORE