Hydroxyapatite (HAp) for Biomedical Applications

Hydroxyapatite in the form of hydroxycarbonate apatite is the principal mineral component of bone tissue in mammals. In Bioceramics, it is classed as a bioactive material, which means bone tissue grows directly on it when placed in apposition without intervening fibrous tissue. Hydroxyapatite is hence commonly used as bone grafts, fillers and as coatings for metal implants. This important book provides an overview of the most recent research and developments involving hydroxyapatite as a key material in medicine and its application.

Part I Properties and biological response to hydroxyapatite for medical applications

1. Structure and properties of hydroxyapatite for biomedical applications

2. Adhesion of hydroxyapatite on titanium medical implants

3. Biological response to hydroxyapatite

4. In vitro degradation behavior of hydroxyapatite

5. Zinc substitutes in hydroxyapatite for the inhibition of osteoporosis

 Part II Biomedical applications of hydroxyapatite

6. Ultra-thin hydroxyapatite sheets for dental applications

7. Hydroxyapatite coatings for metallic implants

8. Multifunctional bioactive nanostructured films

9. Porous hydroxyapatite for drug delivery

10. Collagen-hydroxyapatite composite scaffolds for tissue engineering

11. Synthetic hydroxyapatite for tissue engineering applications

12. Synthetic hydroxyapatite for bone healing applications

13. Hydroxyapatite coating on biodegradable magnesium and magnesium-based alloys

14. Animal-bone derived hydroxyapatite in biomedical applications

15. Silicon substituted hydroxyapatites for biomedical applications