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In vitro evaluation of biocompatibility of beta-tricalcium phosphate-reinforced high-density polyethylene; an orthopedic composite.
Journal of biomedical materials research. Part A - 1 Oct 2005
Homaeigohar S Sh, Shokrgozar M A, Sadi A Yari, Khavandi A, Javadpour J, Hosseinalipour M
Abstract excerpt
Beta-tricalcium phosphate-reinforced high-density polyethylene (beta-TCP/HDPE) is a new biomaterial which was made as a copy of bone composition with the aim of replacement of bony tissues. The composite samples were prepared using medical grade TCP powder and granular polyethylene. The raw materials were first compounded and the resulting composite preforms were compression molded into desired shape. The...
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