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A biological study is reported where implants ofβ-TCP/t-ZrO2 has been examined in rabbit mandibles. The composite is found to be fully biocompatible and evidence of good osteoconduction and tissue ingress has been noticed.
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Vaidhyanathan, B., Arun Kumar, K., Shetty, J. et al. Biological evaluation of a zirconia toughened apatitic composite implant. Bull Mater Sci 20, 135–140 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02753220
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02753220