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Ceramics Classification by Attachment

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The four types of ceramic-tissue attachment are determined by the bodies reaction to the material as well as the method of attachment

 

Morphological Fixation

• Dense and Nonporous

• Utilizes the press-fitting method

  • Forcefully insert the material or implant inside the body

Biological Fixation

• Porous and inert

• The porosity of the ceramic material allows for a tissue to grow into the implant fixing to the body

Bioactive Fixation

• Dense nonporous

• Ceramic chemically bonds to the bone

• This type of implant is not bioinert since a reaction is expected

Resorbable

• Dense and porous/nonporous

• In this instance, the ceramic implant is temporary and will slowly dissolve as the new tissue takes its place