Ceramic Bone Substitute Material and Method for the Production Thereof

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This patent describes a method for producing a ceramic bone substitute material with a unique open-pore, honeycomb-like structure that is osseoconductive (promotes bone growth). The material is primarily designed for use in medical implants, particularly as intervertebral disk replacements, and is produced using a foam template infiltrated with ceramic suspension. The resulting ceramic has high porosity, good strength, and a structure that supports bone ingrowth and vascularization. The patent also covers endoprosthetic devices, like disk implants, that include this material as part of their construction, either in integral or modular form.

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• Manufacturing of intervertebral disk implants for spinal fusion surgeries.
• Use as a bone graft substitute in orthopedic or dental surgeries.
• Repair and replacement of bone defects caused by trauma, tumors, or degenerative diseases.
• Production of custom-fit or modular bone implants tailored to individual patients' needs.
• Improving osseointegration and vascularization in joint and spinal prostheses.

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• Promotes new bone growth and vascularization due to its open-pore structure.
• Bioinert ceramic materials reduce the risk of infection and immune reactions compared to metals or plastics.
• High strength and mechanical stability despite high porosity, making it suitable for load-bearing applications.
• Minimized imaging artifacts, facilitating better post-surgical diagnostics with MRI and X-ray.
• Reduced production costs and improved manufacturing efficiency by using replication techniques with foams.
• Possibility of modular implant systems that can be customized for each patient, enhancing surgical flexibility.
• Long-term durability and resistance to biological degradation and wear.

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The invention relates to a method for producing a ceramic osseoconductive bone substitute material, to the bone substitute material and to the use of a bone substitute material of this kind.