Biologically active surface ceramic and process for producing the same

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PATENT NO 5071434
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07686971

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A biologically active ceramic suitable as a substitute for hard tissues in a living body is disclosed, comprising a dense calcium phosphate ceramic body having formed thereon a surface layer mainly comprising at least one of hydroxyapatite and calcium tertiary .beta.-phosphate and having a surface roughness of from 10 to 1000 .mu.m. The surface layer is formed by forming a calcium phosphate coating containing hydroxyapatite and a phosphate or phosphate-containing glass capable of reacting with hydroxyapatite to form calcium tertiary phosphate on a calcium phosphate molded article or a sintered body thereof and calcining the calcium phosphate molded or sintered body with the calcium phosphate coating at a temperature of from 700.degree. to 1350.degree. C. to allow a part or the whole of the hydroxyapatite to react to form calcium tertiary .beta.-phosphate. The ceramic has improved bioaffinity and sufficient mechanical strength, and can be integrated into hard tissues in a reduced period of time.

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NGK SPARK PLUG CO LTDJAPAN

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Hattori, Masateru Aichi, JP 16 423
Tsuzuki, Masashi Aichi, JP 8 117

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