Octacalcium phosphate, a promising bone substitute material: a narrative review
Jooseong Kim, Sukyoung Kim, In‐Hwan Song
Abstract
Biomaterials have been used to supplement and restore function and structure by replacing or restoring parts of damaged tissues and organs. In ancient times, the medical use of biomaterials was limited owing to infection during surgery and poor surgical techniques. However, in modern times, the medical applications of biomaterials are diversifying owing to great developments in material science and medical technology. In this paper, we introduce biomaterials, focusing on calcium phosphate ceramics, including octacalcium phosphate, which has recently attracted attention as a bone graft material.
Topics & Concepts
Octacalcium phosphateNarrative reviewMaterials scienceDentistryNanotechnologyBiomedical engineeringCalciumMedicineIntensive care medicineMetallurgyBone Tissue Engineering MaterialsDental Implant Techniques and OutcomesElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications