Influence of sintering temperature on bone response to tape-cast TCP sheets

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of sintering temperature on in vitro and in vivo bone compatibilities of the sintered TCP sheet prepared by a tape casting technique. The results showed that there were significant differences in the bone compatibilities between the sintered TCP sheets with the different temperatures. Moreover, it was concluded that the tape-cast TCP sheet prepared in the present study has the potential for bone substitute.