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<h3>Core content</h3><ul><li>The structure and mechanical properties of bioceramics. </li><li>Biological interactions of bioceramics with the body.</li><li>Fabrication of bioceramics. </li><li>Analysis methods of bioceramics. </li><li>Examples of different types of bioceramics and their clinical applications. </li><li>Bioceramics in dental implant</li><li>Bioceramics in cancer treatment</li></ul><h3>Complementary knowledge</h3><ul><li>The effect of crystalline and amorphous structures on the bioceramics bioactivity. The limitations of bioceramics mechanical properties in their possible clinical applications.</li><li>How the bioactivity of certain glasses is based on the basic chemistry and reaction pathways. </li><li>The factors that have to be considered when manufacturing bioactive ceramic coatings or bioactive glasses. </li><li>The chemistry of bioactive ceramics in in vitro studies. The composition of simulated body fluid.</li><li>Different bioactive ceramics classifications based on their bioactivity. </li><li>action of bioceramics on teeth sensitivity and fluoroapatite formation</li><li>Biocermics as drug delivery system. Bioceramics can be tailored to favor cancer prognosis</li></ul><h3>Specialist knowledge</h3><ul><li>How to control the bioactivity of bioceramics.</li><li>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.  </li><li>The benefits and problems of melt derived bioactive glasses and sol-gel derived bioactive glasses.</li><li>The limitations of bioactive ceramics in &#34;in vitro&#34; studying compared to &#34;in vivo&#34; studying. The formation of bond between bioactive ceramic and host bone. </li><li>Why bioactive glasses show bioactivity? The meaning of Silica in bioactive ceramics.</li><li>how bioactive glass can regenrate enamel?</li><li>Bioceramics and radiotherapy</li></ul>

Open University

Pass the exam (grade at leats 1) AND present the group work/report. Study methods:<ul><li>Traditional teaching methods will be used</li><li>Presentation by teachers with available PPT slides available</li><li>Group presentations (students)</li><li>Written exam</li></ul>

Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology

English

1. Students understands the tissue-implant interaction and can apply their knowledge to case study <br>2. Students can evaluate the appropriateness of a given bioceramics to a specific application<br>3. Students can differentiate ceramics bioactivity based on the understanding of surface chemistry<br>4. Students can analyze research data and disseminate knowledge to their fellow students on a topic of their choice<br>5. Students can weigh the benefit and inconvenience of implants from a clinical, manufacturing, processability point of view<br>

<p>Compulsory prerequisites: BBT.034 Medical Biomaterials. Please ensure that you have completed the required prerequisites before registering! By registering, you agree to comply with the requirements and, upon request, you can present a transcript of records showing the completion of the required prerequisites.</p>

<h3>Exam</h3><h4>null</h4><p>12.12.2025 13.00 - 12.12.2025 16.00<br></p><h4>Lecture: </h4><p>20.10.2025 10.00 - 20.10.2025 12.00, TAU Sähkötalo SM207 opetustila (30)<br>21.10.2025 10.00 - 21.10.2025 12.00, TAU Sähkötalo SM207 opetustila (30)<br>24.10.2025 14.00 - 24.10.2025 16.00, TAU Sähkötalo SJ212B opetustila (30)<br>27.10.2025 10.00 - 27.10.2025 12.00, TAU Sähkötalo SM207 opetustila (30)<br>28.10.2025 10.00 - 28.10.2025 12.00, TAU Sähkötalo SM207 opetustila (30)<br>31.10.2025 14.00 - 31.10.2025 16.00, TAU Sähkötalo SJ212B opetustila (30)<br>03.11.2025 10.00 - 03.11.2025 12.00, TAU Sähkötalo SM207 opetustila (30)<br>04.11.2025 10.00 - 04.11.2025 12.00, TAU Sähkötalo SM207 opetustila (30)<br>07.11.2025 14.00 - 07.11.2025 16.00, TAU Sähkötalo SJ212B opetustila (30)<br>10.11.2025 10.00 - 10.11.2025 12.00, TAU Sähkötalo SM207 opetustila (30)<br>11.11.2025 10.00 - 11.11.2025 12.00, TAU Sähkötalo SM207 opetustila (30)<br>14.11.2025 14.00 - 14.11.2025 16.00, TAU Sähkötalo SJ212B opetustila (30)<br>17.11.2025 10.00 - 17.11.2025 12.00, TAU Sähkötalo SM207 opetustila (30)<br>18.11.2025 10.00 - 18.11.2025 12.00, TAU Sähkötalo SM207 opetustila (30)<br>21.11.2025 14.00 - 21.11.2025 16.00, TAU Sähkötalo SJ212B opetustila (30)<br>24.11.2025 10.00 - 24.11.2025 12.00, TAU Sähkötalo SM207 opetustila (30)<br>25.11.2025 10.00 - 25.11.2025 12.00, TAU Sähkötalo SM207 opetustila (30)<br>28.11.2025 14.00 - 28.11.2025 16.00, TAU Sähkötalo SJ212B opetustila (30)<br>01.12.2025 10.00 - 01.12.2025 12.00, TAU Sähkötalo SM207 opetustila (30)<br>02.12.2025 10.00 - 02.12.2025 12.00, TAU Sähkötalo SM207 opetustila (30)<br></p>

TUNI Moodle: BBT.BTE.303-2025-2026-1 COPY Bioceramics and their Clinical Applications (Lectures)

Lectures, autumn 2025

Pass the exam (grade at leats 1) AND present the group work/report. Study methods:<ul><li>Traditional teaching methods will be used</li><li>Presentation by teachers with available PPT slides available</li><li>Group presentations (students)</li><li>Written exam</li></ul><p><a href="https://www.tuni.fi/en/study-with-us/open-higher-education-studies/open-university" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">More information about studying at the Open University</a>.</p>

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<h5>Lectures</h5><p>Traditional teaching methods will be used<br>Presentation by teachers with available PPT slides available<br>Group presentations (students)</p><p>Written exam</p>

Technology and Natural Sciences

Advanced studies

<h3>Material</h3><ul><li>Type: Book</li><li>Name: Bioceramics and Their Clinical Applications</li><li>Author: Tadashi Kokubo</li><li>Exam material: No</li><li>ISBN: 9781845694227</li><li>Language: English</li></ul><h3>Material</h3><ul><li>Type: Book</li><li>Name: Bio-Glasses: An Introduction</li><li>Author:  Julian R. Jones, Alexis G. Clare</li><li>Exam material: No</li><li>ISBN: 9780470711613</li><li>Language: English</li></ul>

BBT.BTE.303 Bioceramics and Their Clinical Applications, 5 cr

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