Shynthesis and Characterizations of Calcium Hydroxyapatite Derived from Crabs Shells (Portunus pelagicus) and Its Potency in Safeguard against to Dental Demineralizations

Crab’s shells of Portunus pelagicus species were used as raw materials for synthesis of hydroxyapatite were used for protection against demineralization of teeth. Calcination was conducted to crab’s shells of Portunus pelagicus at temperature of 1000°C for 5 hours. The results of calcination was rea...

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Main Authors: Indah Raya, Erna Mayasari, Afdaliah Yahya, Muhammad Syahrul, Andi Ilham Latunra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:International Journal of Biomaterials
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/469176