Conceptual framework of hydroxyapatite for damaged skull through design approach

Hydroxyapatite has become a significant study especially in clinical orthopedic usage. It was first explored as coating material for bone which was then figured as bone implant or synthetic bone with the ability to grow as natural bone through studies in fabrication and material engineering. With excessive research on the material, properties of hydroxyapatite has been improved. The interesting study of hydroxyapatite has triggered into various application exploration. This paper discussed on the application of hydroxyapatite for damaged skull cases through design approach. The framework will describe on the current findings of hydroxyapatite material development and methods of the proposed application, which is through slip casting technique. The positive role of a designer in the process of obtaining a solution to transfer the lab-scale knowledge into manufacturing process will hopefully bring further assistance especially in generating a more cost conducive material and affordable hydroxyapatite for future benefit of damaged skull patient.