BIOCOMPATIBLE HYDROXYAPATITE FORMULATIONS AND USES THEREFOR

摘要

A biocompatible hydroxyapatite formulation is provided. The formulation is precipitated from a mixture of a liquid phase, a bioactive or biocompatible additive which may be any of a number of bioreactive or other substances, and a base combination of calcium phosphate salts. The liquid phase and the additive may be combined to produce an augmented liquid phase, which is then mixed with the base salt combination. The additive is chosen to achieve a desired effect during administration of the formulation to a plant or animal. The additive is released into the surrounding physiological milieu and the hydroxyapatite component is resorbed.