SYMPOSIA PAPER
Published:
01 January 1985
STP33264S
Tricalcium Phosphate Biodegradable Ceramic
SourceParticulate and porous scaffolds of tricalcium phosphate ceramic (TCP) have been evaluated in laboratory, laboratory animal, and human investigations. Selected applications of the particulate biodegradable ceramic have shown favorable results, especially when used with autogeneous bone. However, long-term studies of large porous scaffolds need to be expanded prior to routine human applications. Continued research on biodegradation characteristics are recommended.
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Lemons, JE
University of Alabama in Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
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Developed by Committee: F04
Pages: 369–372
DOI: 10.1520/STP33264S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-4926-7
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-0427-3