Bone Replacement Material and Method for Producing Bone Replacement Material

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This patent describes a new type of ceramic bone replacement material and methods for its production, focusing on generative (additive manufacturing or 3D printing) techniques. The invention enables the creation of highly customizable, porous ceramic implants—especially for spinal and orthopedic applications—using various 3D printing technologies to achieve optimized structures that support bone cell growth and integration.

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• Spinal column implants for replacing intervertebral discs and vertebrae (e.g., cages for spinal fusion)
• Partial joint replacements and endoprostheses for various bones
• Bone reconstruction in orthopedic surgery after trauma or tumor removal
• Custom-made implants tailored to patient-specific anatomy from imaging data (e.g., CT scans)
• Porous scaffolds for tissue engineering or regenerative medicine

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• Highly customizable implant shapes and internal structures suited to patient anatomy
• Enhanced bone ingrowth and integration due to engineered, interconnected porosity
• Superior mechanical strength and damage tolerance compared to existing porous ceramics
• Ability to create implants in a single manufacturing step, reducing production complexity
• Facilitates optimal vascularization and bone regeneration by enabling control over pore sizes and channels
• Can be used with various high-performance ceramic materials for improved biocompatibility and longevity
• Supports efficient and reproducible production with high resolution and accuracy through advanced 3D printing techniques

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Patent Abstract

The invention relates to a ceramic bone replacement material and to a method for the production thereof. The invention relates in particular to generative methods for producing bone replacement materials.