Physicochemical properties and biocompatibility of silica doped β-tricalcium phosphate for bone cement

Background/purpose: β-Tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) is an osteoconductive material. Earlier reports revealed that silica plays an important role in bone mineralization, and its incorporation would enhance the biocompatibility of implants. Materials and methods: In this study, silica doping at various...

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Main Authors: Shu-Hsien Huang, Yi-Jyun Chen, Chia-Tze Kao, Chi-Chang Lin, Tsui-Hsien Huang, Ming-You Shie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-09-01
Series:Journal of Dental Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1991790214000804