Abstract: A process for the preparation of a topography for improved fibrin network formation and cell mineralization on at least a portion of a dental implant made of a binary titanium-zirconium alloy, the portion being destined to be embedded in a patient's jawbone and to be in contact with the jawbone via a bone-contacting surface, the process includes the subsequent steps of a) subjecting the bone-contacting surface of the dental implant to a sandblasting treatment, b) etching the sandblasted bone-contacting surface, and c) treating the sandblasted and etched bone-contacting surface with water or an aqueous solution for a duration of more than two days, during which nanostructures continuously grow on the bone-contacting surface, the nanostructures extending in at least two dimensions to 200 nm at most. The process is characterized in that the treatment of b) is carried out at a temperature from 40° C. to 60° C.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a topography for improved fibrin network formation and cell mineralization on at least a portion of a dental implant made of a binary titanium-zirconium alloy, the portion being destined to be embedded in a patient's jawbone and to be in contact with the jawbone via a bone-contacting surface, the process includes the subsequent steps of a) subjecting the bone-contacting surface of the dental implant to a sandblasting treatment, b) etching the sandblasted bone-contacting surface, and c) treating the sandblasted and etched bone-contacting surface with water or an aqueous solution for a duration of more than two days, during which nanostructures continuously grow on the bone-contacting surface, the nanostructures extending in at least two dimensions to 200 nm at most. The process is characterized in that the treatment of b) is carried out at a temperature from 40° C. to 60° C.

Abstract: A method of synthesising a nano metric composite which has a core and shell structure includes preparing isometric metal oxide cores with an average diameter of less than 100 nm by a growth process via a liquid route. A double surfactant method is used which includes a first surfactant to obtain mono dispersal of the metal oxide cores and then a second surfactant to prepare the surface of the metal oxide cores, thereafter grafting a shell on each core.

Abstract: A method of producing a ceramic component includes dispersing an alpha-alumina nanopowder whose diameter is above 100 nm in water, using 2-phosphonobutane-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid (PBTC) or 4,5-Dihydroxy-m-benzenedisulfonic Acid, Disodium Salt (Tiron™) as dispersant. The pH is shifted towards the isoelectric point (IEP) by adding a mixture of acetic anhydride and ethylene glycol or polyethylene glycol, drying in a controlled atmosphere (humidity, temperature) and post compacting using cold isostatic pressing and sintering the three-dimensional structure thus formed.

Abstract: A femoral prosthesis including a stem for insertion in a femoral canal and a shoulder and/or neck portion characterized by a proximal sleeve having an outer circumferential wall and comprising two or more proximal sleeve components, each of which provides part of the circumferential outer surface of the sleeve, and means for securing the proximal sleeve components in position at the proximal end of the stem.

Abstract: A method of producing a ceramic component includes dispersing an alpha-alumina nanopowder whose diameter is above 100 nm in water, using 2-phosphonobutane-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid (PBTC) or 4,5-Dihydroxy-m-benzenedisulfonic Acid, Disodium Salt (Tiron™) as dispersant. The pH is shifted towards the isoelectric point (IEP) by adding a mixture of acetic anhydride and ethylene glycol or polyethylene glycol, drying in a controlled atmosphere (humidity, temperature) and post compacting using cold isostatic pressing and sintering the three-dimensional structure thus formed.

Abstract: A head component for use in a prosthetic joint such as a hip joint. The head has a body adapted to engage a natural acetabulum or a prosthetic acetabular cup component. The head has a recess with a resilient sleeve located therein adapted to engage the trunnion of a prosthetic stem component with which it is to be used. The sleeve material is more deformable than the trunnion material and can deform under sufficient force to absorb any unevenness in the trunnion surface.

Abstract: A femoral prosthesis including a stem for insertion in a femoral canal and a shoulder and/or neck portion characterized by a proximal sleeve having an outer circumferential wall and comprising two or more proximal sleeve components, each of which provides part of the circumferential outer surface of the sleeve, and means for securing the proximal sleeve components in position at the proximal end of the stem.

Abstract: A targeting apparatus for use in performing endofemoral osteotomy surgery has a support element provided with a drill guide. The apparatus has a connector for securing a support element to the proximal end of a prosthesis to be implanted. The apparatus includes a proximal location element which is shaped to extend around the great trochanter and muscle of the femur in which the implant is to be located. An adjustor is provided for adjusting the angular position of the drill guide in relation to the femur about a proximal-distal axis.

Abstract: A targeting apparatus for use in performing transfemoral osteotomy surgery includes a support element provided with a drill guide. A device is provided for securing the support element to a prosthesis to be implanted, and to a resectioned femur. An adjusting device for adjusting the angular position of the drill guide in relation to the resectioned femur about a proximal-distal axis is also included.

Abstract: A targeting apparatus for use in resectioning a femur when performing transfemoral osteotomy surgery has a drill guide element which includes a line of drill openings each of which is adapted to guide a drill for drilling holes in the femur. A connector is provided for securing the drill guide element to a femur to be resectioned with the line of openings extending in a proximal/distal direction along the femur.

Abstract: A head component for use in a prosthetic joint such as a hip joint. The head has a body adapted to engage a natural acetabulum or a prosthetic acetabular cup component. The head has a recess with a resilient sleeve located therein adapted to engage the trunnion of a prosthetic stem component with which it is to be used. The sleeve material is more deformable than the trunnion material and can deform under sufficient force to absorb any unevenness in the trunnion surface.

Abstract: An acetabular cup for use in a total hip prosthesis employing a prosthetic femoral ball head sized to correspond to the anatomic head size of a natural femoral head has an inner bearing surface portion constructed from a ceramics material, an outer bone-interface layer, and an outer coating of a bone growth stimulant substance applied to the outer bone-interface layer.

Abstract: Targeting apparatus for use in performing endofemoral osteotomy surgery comprising a support element provided with a drill guide, means for securing a support element to the proximal end of a prosthesis to be implanted and which include a proximal location element which is shaped to extend around the great trochanter and muscles of the femur in which the implant is to be located, and means for adjusting the angular position of the drill guide in relation to the femur about a proximal-distal axis.

Abstract: A targeting apparatus for use in resectioning a femur when performing transfemoral osteotomy surgery has a drill guide element which includes a line of drill openings each of which is adapted to guide a drill for drilling holes in the femur.

Abstract: A targeting apparatus for use in performing transfemoral osteotomy surgery includes a support element provided with a drill guide. A device is provided for securing the support element to a prosthesis to be implanted, and to a resectioned femur. An adjusting device for adjusting the angular position of the drill guide in relation to the resectioned femur about a proximal-distal axis is also included.