Advances in research and application of beta-tricalcium phosphate, collagen and beta-tricalcium phosphate/collagen composite in bone tissue engineering
Han, X.-Y.; Fu, Y.-F.; Zhang, F.-Q.
Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue 16(1): 93-96
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 1006-7248 PMID: 17377711 Document Number: 612999
Bone defects in oral and maxillofacial region was a common problem. To repair the defect, bone grafts including autograft, allograft and artificial bone graft were used in clinic despite of their disadvantages. Nowadays, bone tissue engineering has become a commonly used method to repair bone defect. This paper reviewed the application of beta-TCP, collagen and beta-TCP/collagen composite in bone tissue engineering. It was concluded that beta-TCP/collagen composite was a promising materials in bone tissue engineering.