Predictable hydroxyapatite conformation

Abstract

This work is being done to enable the creation of a proven method of predicting specific conformations of hydroxyapatite for the needs of hard and soft tissue replacement. Specific conformations of hydroxyapatite are needed in order to replicate the many different types of hydroxyapatites found in different tissues around the body, including bone and cartilage. Through the establishment of a known method of creating specific conformations of hydroxyapatite matching those found in the body, an in vitro matrix could then be developed for the replacement of lost or damaged tissues throughout the body.