[Study on the use of glass ceramics in osteo-odonto-keratoplasty].

Report of preparatory investigations about the usefulness of 'glass ceramics' in keratoplasty in a modification of Strampelli's method: Under the available implantation materials, glass ceramics seem to be the best as they join strongly to the bone and to interstitial tissues. As glass ceramics are suitable to keratoplasty, the necessity of loosing a tooth in osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis after Strampelli can be avoided. Other advantages are standardization of the whole procedure, shortening of operation time and extension of indications for the operation. Based on our results, further investigations with longer implantation times, especially in eyes, are being performed at another place.