Japanese institute develops bone replacement:
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
A new bone replacement material with the same strength and elasticity as human bone has been developed by the National Institute for Research in Inorganic Material in Japan. The bioresorbable material is composed of calcium phosphate bonded to polylactic-acid and the Tokyo Medical and Dental University cooperated in a dog study that proved the material's nontoxicity. Human studies are expected to begin within three years, reports Japan Chemical Week (August 29th).