Bioceramics: From Concept to Clinic

Ceramics used for the repair and reconstruction of diseased or damaged parts of the musculo‐skeletal system, termed bioceramics, may be bioinert (alumina, zirconia), resorbable (tricalcium phosphate), bioactive (hydroxyapatite, bioactive glasses, and glass‐ceramics), or porous for tissue ingrowth (hydroxyapatite‐coated metals, alumina). Applications include replacements for hips, knees, teeth, tendons, and ligaments and repair for periodontal...