Journal of Oral Science Research ›› 2017, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (1): 19-23.DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2017.01.005

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Degradation of Polylactic Acid/hydroxyapatite CompositePrimary Teeth Post in Vitro.

ZHANG Lu-lu, GAI Li-ting, XU Gao-xiang, YANG Xue, GAO Hua-li, JIANG Qiu*.   

  1. Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Stomatologic Hospital, Jilin University. Changchun 130021, China.
  • Received:2016-06-21 Online:2017-01-25 Published:2017-01-22

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the degradation in vitro of polylactic acid/hydroxyapatite (PLA/HA) compositesprimary teeth post. Methods: According to the Chinese standard for biological evaluation of medical devices, the PLA/HA and PLA were immersed in phosphate buffer liquid (PBS) and distilled water, and a series of tests were performed with specimens in vitro at different time points respectively to evaluate the degradation in vitro of PLA/HA. Results: Macroscopic observation showed that the specimen color turned to white gradually and appeared micro cracks. The SEM results showed that the HA particles became smaller and PLA appeared sizes pore with the extension of degradation time. The molecular weight of PLA/HA and PLA decreased gradually and its elastic modulus and bending strength attenuated. The pH values of PLA/HA and PLA degradation solutions reduced gradually and that of PLA was falling faster than that of PLA/HA. Conclusion: The PLA/HA has a certain degradation performance, and its mechanical strength can keep primary teeth bite force in the ten months of observation.

Key words: Polylactic, acid/hydroxyapatite, Primary, teeth, root, canal, post, Degradation, in, vitro

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