2006 Volume 4 Issue 3 Pages 117-123
Calcium phosphate (CaP) biomaterials currently in use for bone repair, substitution, augmentation, and regeneration include hydroxyapatite of synthetic or biologic origin, beta-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP), and biphasic calcium phosphate. They are available as granules, porous blocks, CaP/polymer composites, cements, and as coatings on orthopedic and dental implants. Experimental CaP biomaterials include CO3- and F-substituted apatites, Mg- and Zn-substituted β-TCP, and CaP glasses. This paper gives a brief review of the different types of CaP biomaterials available and their properties, such as bioactivity, osteoconductivity, and osteoinductivity.
