Characterisation of a novel poly (ether ether ketone)/calcium sulphate composite for bone augmentation
Abstract Background Calcium sulphate (CS) has been used in bone grafting since the 1800s. It has not replaced autograft as the gold standard, however, since its dissolution occurs rapidly in bodily fluids, meaning that the material cannot support long-term bone growth. Here, the polymer poly (ether...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
2017-05-01
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| Series: | Biomaterials Research |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40824-017-0093-7 |