Ca,P-rich layer formed on high-strength bioactive glass-ceramic A-W.

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Summary

It is concluded that the essential condition for glass and glass-ceramic to bond to bone is the formation of the surface apatite layer in the body environment but it is not essential to contain apatites within the material.

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1990-03-01
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Simulated body fluid, Materials science, Apatite, Ceramic, Bioactive glass

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