Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy of bone substitutes.

Legrand, A P; Sfihi, H; Bouler, J M · Bone · 1999

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Calcium phosphate bone replacement biomaterials are widely used in different applications. Structure, composition, and organization are, before implantation, analyzed with different methods. Among them, X-ray diffraction is a recognized test. As bioresorption produces more amorphous material, the process is observed and quantified via scanning electron microscopy. Comparatively high-resolution 31P solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy is able to analyze raw ceramics composition and to estimate osteoformation.

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