Extraction of fluorapatite from brachiopads for use as a dental material

Extraction of fluorapatite from brachiopads for use as a dental material

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Hydroxyapatite and carbonated hydroxyapatite have been commonly used for orthopedic and dental applications because their composition is similar to bones and teeth. They have the ability to be partially dissolved, and so allow cells to proliferate in their place. However, such property is not suitab...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:Philippine Engineering Journal 33, 1(2 copies) (2012(Je)).
Main Author: Sze, Kyle T.
Other Authors: Liberato, Astrid Ayla E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Dental materials.
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy.
Brachiopod shells.
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