Research Article

Surface Characteristics and Bioactivity of a Novel Natural HA/Zircon Nanocomposite Coated on Dental Implants

Table 4

The HA biodegradation properties of all the samples in the SBF.

SamplesCa2+ release in SBF after 1 week (ppm)Ca2+ release in SBF after 2 weeks (ppm)WL. % of samples in SBF after 1 week (mg)WL. % of samples in SBF after 2 weeks (mg)

NHA 0% zircon36781.130.28
NHA 5% zircon40902.402.80
NHA 10% zircon621153.314.02
NHA 15% zircon48960.251.11