Monolithic implants with openings
OwnerBernard Francis Grisoniinventor
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Abstract
A monolithic bioresorbable implant includes optimally designed openings to treat tissue disorders or drug delivery. Preferably, the implant is made from calcium salts. A method of filling a recipient treatment site includes the step of disposing the monolithic bioresorbable implant into the site.
Claims17
A monolithic bioresorbable scaffolding comprising calcium sulfate hemihydrate material including openings therein for supporting tissue regeneration wherein at least some of said openings are through holes forming passageways completely through said scaffolding and wherein said openings are separated by a distance for controlling the resorption rate of said scaffolding based upon the size and distribution of said openings, said scaffolding promoting three dimensional tissue regeneration and device resorption which results in the replacement of the device by new regenerated tissue throughout the three dimensional structure of the device.
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