Hydroxyapatite (HAp) for biomedical applications / 
edited by Michael Murcalo. 
 -  [2015] 
 - 1 online resource (xix, 381 pages) :  illustrations. 
 - Woodhead publishing series in biomaterials ;  number 95 .
 - Woodhead Publishing series in biomaterials ;  number 95. .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Properties and biological response to hydroxyapatite for medical applications -- Biomedical applications of hydroxyapatite. 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781782420415 178242041X 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Hydroxyapatite.<br/>Biomedical materials.<br/>Biomedical engineering.<br/>HEALTH & FITNESS / Holism<br/>HEALTH & FITNESS / Reference<br/>MEDICAL / Alternative Medicine<br/>MEDICAL / Atlases<br/>MEDICAL / Essays<br/>MEDICAL / Family & General Practice<br/>MEDICAL / Holistic Medicine<br/>MEDICAL / Osteopathy<br/>Biomedical engineering.<br/>Biomedical materials.<br/>Hydroxyapatite.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>R857.M3  / H945 2015eb