| 摘要 |
A temporary prosthesis comprising a body of non-toxic material, e.g. a glass, soluble in body fluids over an extended period of time. The prosthesis provides post-operative support of bone or tissue members. As healing proceeds the prosthesis slowly dissolves into the body fluids thus obviating the need for surgical removal. Typically the prosthesis is formed from a phosphorus pentoxide/calcium oxide/alkali metal oxide glass the dissolution rate of which can be controlled to the desired value. |
