Prosthetic Materials A Prestigious Chemistry

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Mario Pezzella

Abstract

Ortopedica prostheses are used to replace parts of bones or entire joints and are designed for long-term application in accordance with biological, functional and morphological biocompatibility in order to perform the required function without negatively interfering with physiological mechanisms.


Orthopedic implants, made of metal and nonmetallic components sometimes cause hypersensitivity reactions. Epoxy resins are essential in dentistry for restoring damaged teeth or replacing missing ones. The ceramic, is a good compromise between mechanical strength and wear.


The heart prostheses are made of pyrolytic carbon to inhibit blood clot formation.
Polymethyl methacrylate found wide use in the production of rigid intraocular lenses for cataract treatment in addition to contact lenses.

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Pezzella, M. 2025. Prosthetic Materials: A Prestigious Chemistry. Italian Journal of Prevention, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Medicine. 8, 1 (Mar. 2025), 70-74. DOI:https://doi.org/10.30459/2025-7.
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Materials in medicine

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