The study of biocompatibility of super high molecular weight poly D,L-lactic acid implant.
- Author:
Shicheng WEI
1
;
Qian ZHENG
;
Lei LIU
;
Shengwei LI
;
Hanzhang WANG
;
Chengdong XIONG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Animals; Biocompatible Materials; chemistry; Bone Plates; Lactic Acid; chemistry; Mandible; Molecular Weight; Prostheses and Implants
- From: Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2002;37(4):269-271
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo evaluate the biocompatibility of the super high molecular weight poly D,L-lactic acid (SHMW-PDLLA) implant.
METHODSThe SHMW-PDLLA plates were implanted into the SD-rats between the masseter and ramus of the mandible. The blood specimens were gained at 3, 6, 9, 12 months after the operation. The proteins, electrolyte, enzyme and other indices were tested by use of Beckman automatic biochemical analysis device. The soft tissue specimens around the SHMW-PDLLA plates were gained at 3, 6, 9, 12 months after the operation and the tissue reaction was observed with the pathological and haematological methods.
RESULTSThere were not any abnormal findings in the blood after the SHMW-PDLLA plates implanted in the body of SD-rats. The implanted SHMW-PDLLA plates were degraded gradually in 6 to 12 months after the operation. There was not any abnormal tissue reaction found to the soft tissue around the SHMW-PDLLA plates by histological and pathological observations.
CONCLUSIONSThe SHMW-PDLLA implant has a good biocompatibility to SD-rats.
