Products, such as devices, prostheses, and materials, whose surfaces have been modified in order to impart beneficial properties to these products are disclosed. The surface-modified products have improved biocompatibility compared to a corresponding product that lacks the modification. Following implantation in a subject, the surface-modified products induce a lower foreign-body response, compared to a corresponding unmodified product.

Products, such as devices, prostheses, and materials, whose surfaces have been modified in order to impart beneficial properties to these products are disclosed. The surface-modified products have improved biocompatibility compared to a corresponding product that lacks the modification. Following implantation in a subject, the surface-modified products induce a lower foreign-body response, compared to a corresponding unmodified product.

The present invention relates to a method of fabricating an improved lithium silicate glass ceramic and to that material for the manufacture of blocks for dental appliances using a CAD/CAM process and hot pressing system. The lithium silicate material has a chemical composition that is different from those reported in the prior art with 1 to 10% of germanium dioxide in final composition. The softening points are close to the crystallization final temperature of 800° C. indicating that the samples will support the temperature process without shape deformation.

A gallium silica glass composition is described. The glass can be used in variety of biomedical applications

A gallium silica glass composition is described. The glass can be used in variety of biomedical applications

The invention relates to an acetabulum (1) for a hip prosthesis, comprising an inner cavity (2) and a rear outer surface (3) facing the bone. In order to be able to implant the acetabulum (1) without using cement, at least some areas of the outer surface (3) are porous and osseointegrative, and the acetabulum (1) is made exclusively of a ceramic material.

The invention relates to an acetabulum (1) for a hip prosthesis, comprising an inner cavity (2) and a rear outer surface (3) facing the bone. In order to be able to implant the acetabulum (1) without using cement, at least some areas of the outer surface (3) are porous and osseointegrative, and the acetabulum (1) is made exclusively of a ceramic material.

The present invention relates to methods for bioresorbable and biodegradable casings having both micropores and macropores for providing shape, structure and containment to different bone grafting materials. Kits and methods of use are also described.

The present invention relates to methods for bioresorbable and biodegradable casings having both micropores and macropores for providing shape, structure and containment to different bone grafting materials. Kits and methods of use are also described.

Biomaterials, implants made therefrom, methods of making the biomaterial and implants, methods of promoting bone or wound healing in a mammal by administering the biomaterial or implant to the mammal, and kits that include such biomaterials, implants, or components thereof. The biomaterials may be designed to exhibit osteogenic, osteoinductive, osteoconductive, and/or osteostimulative properties.