Zhao, Zhitong (Date of defense: 2015-11-20)
From a chemical and structural point of view, hydroxyapatite (HA) is a strong candidate in biomedical applications owing to its similarity to the inorganic components of bones and teeth. HA nanoparticles ...
Barba Serrahima, Albert (Date of defense: 2018-11-28)
The development of synthetic bone substitutes with enhanced osteogenic properties is urged by the global ageing population. Sintered calcium-phosphate (CaP) ceramics are the most widely used synthetic ...
Marín Pareja, Nathalia (Date of defense: 2014-02-14)
To obtain a regeneration and integration of gingival tissues onto the dental implant surface, is essential to achieve an appropriate cellular response. To promote an appropriate cellular response, ...
Gallinetti, Sara (Date of defense: 2014-09-19)
Bone is among the most frequently transplanted tissues in the body. In Europe, about one million patients encounter a surgical bone reconstruction annually. The worldwide market of bone replacement ...
Pérez Antoñanzas, Román (Date of defense: 2011-07-22)
When bone regeneration is needed, natural bone grafts are widely used. They are the best option since they present the same composition to that of bone, contain living cells with osteogenic potential, ...
Valle Fresno, Sergio del (Date of defense: 2011-05-27)
Los cementos de fosfato de calcio son biomateriales utilizados para la regeneración ósea. En esta tesis doctoral se estudia la influencia de la microestructura y la macroporosidad en el comportamiento ...
Mestres Bea, Gemma (Date of defense: 2012-07-09)
This Thesis aims at the development of two novel families of inorganic phosphate cements with suitable characteristics for clinical applications in hard tissue regeneration or replacement. It is organized ...
Navarro Toro, Melba Eugenia (Date of defense: 2005-07-08)
Actualmente, en el área de los biomateriales destinados a la fijación y regeneración ósea, existe un interés creciente en el desarrollo de materiales que sean reabsorbibles y a su vez, capaces de estimular ...
Khurana, Kanupriya (Date of defense: 2017-11-10)
Bone is among the most transplanted tissues for regeneration of bone defects, caused by trauma, age-related bone loss or bone infections. Due to their similar characteristics to the mineral phase of ...
Díez Escudero, Anna (Date of defense: 2017-11-13)
Bone is the most transplanted tissue after blood. As pointed out by the World Health Organization, musculoskeletal diseases can potentially rise as the fourth largest cause of disability within the next ...