Bioverit - Glass Ceramics
We use the glass ceramics BIOVERIT II, which has been developed under the supervision of Prof. Vogel by the department of glass chemistry of the Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena. This material consists of machinable glass ceramics of the SiO2-Al2O3-MgO-Na2O-K2O-F-system. BIOVERIT®II is an non-resorbable glass ceramic, which consists of a crystal phase (approx. 60%) with mainly Phlogopite–crystals, embedded in an alumosilicate glass matrix (approx. 40%).
Solid Construction for Maximum SafetyBeside our implant materials PEEK and Titanium we offer you also patient specific implants of BIOVERIT*ll. This material is used since 1982 for manufactured implants. We formed since 2000 skull implants for patients successfully.
Chemical composition
BIOVERIT II is a machinable bio glass ceramic of the Si02-AI203-MgO-Na20-K20-F-system which consists of a crystal phase (approx. 60%) with mainly Phlogopite-crystals, embedded in an alumosilicate glass matrix (approx. 40%). There are no well-known toxic effects.
- bio-compatible (proven Fibroblast growth)
- corrosion resistant and bioinert
- bone-like heat-conducting property
- workable during surgery
- very good postoperative diagnosis (no residue in CT / MRI examinations)
- resterilization is possible; by steam sterilization
BIOVERlT ll is a white, odourless, solid, not out gassing material, which can be processed with conventional tools with high manufacturing accuracies cutting. It permits the medical user to manufacture most diverse forms. There is no burning after forming necessary and there is not subsequent shrinking.