BMT-73107 Bioceramics and their Clinical Applications, 5 cr
Vastuuhenkilö
Jonathan Massera
Opetus
| Toteutuskerta | Periodi | Vastuuhenkilö | Suoritusvaatimukset |
| BMT-73107 2018-01 | 2 |
Jonathan Massera |
Pass the exam (grade at leats 1) AND present the group work/report |
Osaamistavoitteet
Student can explain characteristics and clinical use of different types of bioceramics. Student can explain which material properties the bioactivity is based on and how it can be controlled. Students can explain the princple behind the use of bioceramics in dental applications Students can explain how bioceramics can be used in drug delivery Students can explain how bioceramics can be used in cancer treatement Students can explain how optical glasses can be used n the medcial field.
Sisältö
| Sisältö | Ydinsisältö | Täydentävä tietämys | Erityistietämys |
| 1. | The structure and mechanical properties of bioceramics. | The effect of crystalline and amorphous structures on the bioceramics bioactivity. The limitations of bioceramics mechanical properties in their possible clinical applications. | How to control the bioactivity of bioceramics. |
| 2. | Biological interactions of bioceramics with the body. | How the bioactivity of certain glasses is based on the basic chemistry and reaction pathways. | How different locations in the body affect the chemistry of bioactive glasses. Differences in chemistry of different bioactive glass products; monoliths, fibers, porous materials, fine powders, etc. |
| 3. | Fabrication of bioceramics. | The factors that have to be considered when manufacturing bioactive ceramic coatings or bioactive glasses. | The benefits and problems of melt derived bioactive glasses and sol-gel derived bioactive glasses. |
| 4. | Analysis methods of bioceramics. | The chemistry of bioactive ceramics in in vitro studies. The composition of simulated body fluid. | The limitations of bioactive ceramics in "in vitro" studying compared to "in vivo" studying. The formation of bond between bioactive ceramic and host bone. |
| 5. | Examples of different types of bioceramics and their clinical applications. | Different bioactive ceramics classifications based on their bioactivity. | Why bioactive glasses show bioactivity? The meaning of Silica in bioactive ceramics. |
| 6. | Bioceramics in dental implant | action of bioceramics on teeth sensitivity and fluoroapatite formation | how bioactive glass can regenrate enamel? |
| 7. | Bioceramics in cancer treatment | Biocermics as drug delivery system. Bioceramics can be tailored to favor cancer prognosis | Bioceramics and radiotherapy |
Ohjeita opiskelijalle osaamisen tasojen saavuttamiseksi
The final grade of the course is determined based on the assessment of all part of the course. The weighting factor of each part is given at the beginning of the course. Grades 1-2: Learning outcomes have been achieved. Satisfactory command in core content of the course. Grades 3-4: Some learning outcomes have been exceeded qualitatively or quantitatively. Good command in core content and complementary knowledge of the course. Good or very good marks from all parts of the course. Grade 5: Most of the learning outcomes have been exceeded. Deep command in the whole content of the course. Almost maximum performance in all parts of the course.
Arvosteluasteikko:
Numerical evaluation scale (0-5)
Osasuoritukset:
Oppimateriaali
| Tyyppi | Nimi | Tekijä | ISBN | URL | Lisätiedot | Tenttimateriaali |
| Book | Bio-Glasses: An Introduction | Julian R. Jones, Alexis G. Clare | 9780470711613 | No | ||
| Book | Bioceramics and Their Clinical Applications | Tadashi Kokubo | 9781845694227 | No |
Esitietovaatimukset
| Opintojakso | P/S | Selite |
| BMT-61227 Medical Biomaterials | Mandatory |
Vastaavuudet
| Opintojakso | Vastaa opintojaksoa | Selite |
| BMT-73107 Bioceramics and their Clinical Applications, 5 cr | BMT-73106 Bioceramics and Their Clinical Applications, 4 cr |