Tag: Bone grafts

Making up nearly 97% of your tooth enamel and a significant portion of your bones, hydroxyapatite is a mineral found naturally in the human body. This natural form, known as biogenic hydroxyapatite, can be derived from various biological waste materials, distinguishing it from chemically synthesized alternatives.

The human body is composed of approximately 60% calcium phosphates by dry weight in its bone tissue, a fact that highlights their fundamental biological importance. This family of biocompatible minerals finds a remarkably diverse range of applications beyond the body, extending into medicine, dentistry, agriculture, and the food industry.