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Effect of calcium phosphate coating and rhBMP-2 on bone regeneration in rabbit calvaria using poly(propylene fumarate) scaffolds by Dadsetan, Mahrokh, Guda, Teja, Runge, M. Brett, Mijares, Dindo, LeGeros, Racquel Z., LeGeros, John P., Silliman, David T., Lu, Lichun, Wenke, Joseph C., Brown Baer, Pamela R., Yaszemski, Michael J.

“…[Display omitted] Various calcium phosphate based coatings have been evaluated for better bony integration of metallic implants and are currently being…”
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Simultaneous incorporation of carbonate and fluoride in synthetic apatites: Effect on crystallographic and physico-chemical properties by Yao, Fang, LeGeros, John P, LeGeros, Racquel Z

“…The mineral in bone is an impure hydroxyapatite, with carbonate as the chief minor substituent. Fluoride has been shown to stimulate osteoblastic activity and…”
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An improved collagen scaffold for skeletal regeneration by Oliveira, Serafim M., Ringshia, Rushali A., Legeros, Racquel Z., Clark, Elizabeth, Yost, Michael J., Terracio, Louis, Teixeira, Cristina C.

“…Bone repair and regeneration is one of the most extensively studied areas in the field of tissue engineering. All of the current tissue engineering approaches…”
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In vivo efficacy of calcium phosphate‐based synthetic‐bone‐mineral on bone loss resulting from estrogen and mineral deficiencies by Srinivasan, Kritika, Mijares, Dindo Q., Janal, Malvin N., Aranya, Anupama K., Zhang, Denzil S., LeGeros, Racquel Z., Zhang, Yu

“…Osteopenia and osteoporosis affect over 40 million US adults 50 years and older. Both diseases are strongly influenced by estrogen and nutritional–mineral…”
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Human osteoblasts adhesion and proliferation on magnesium-substituted tricalcium phosphate dense tablets by Sader, Marcia S., LeGeros, Racquel Z., Soares, Gloria A.

“…Tricalcium phosphate (TCP) is recognized as a promising bone replacement material due to its high bioactivity and resorbable properties. To mimic biological…”
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Effect of ZnCl2 on plaque growth and biofilm vitality by Gu, Haijing, Fan, Danni, Gao, Jinlong, Zou, Wei, Peng, Zhixiang, Zhao, Ziming, Ling, Junqi, LeGeros, Racquel Z

“…Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of ZnCl2 on plaque-growth and vitality pattern of dental biofilm and to determine the…”
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Preservation and promotion of bone formation in the mandible as a response to a novel calcium-phosphate based biomaterial in mineral deficiency induced low bone mass male versus female rats by Srinivasan, Kritika, Naula, Diana P., Mijares, Dindo Q., Janal, Malvin N., LeGeros, Racquel Z., Zhang, Yu

“…Calcium and other trace mineral supplements have previously demonstrated to safely improve bone quality. We hypothesize that our novel calcium‐phosphate based…”
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Tissue-response to calcium-bonded titanium surface by Zhang, Lei, Ayukawa, Yasunori, LeGeros, Racquel Z., Matsuya, Shigeki, Koyano, Kiyoshi, Ishikawa, Kunio

“…Our previous study demonstrated that calcium‐bonded titanium surface (Ca‐Ti) can be obtained by hydrothermal reaction between titanium (Ti) and CaCl2 and that…”
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Biphasic Calcium Phosphate Bioceramics for Orthopaedic Reconstructions: Clinical Outcomes by LeGeros, Racquel Z., Turíbio, Flávio M., Lobo, Sonja E., Garrido, Carlos A.

“…BCP are considered the most promising biomaterials for bone reconstruction. This study aims at analyzing the outcomes of patients who received BCP as bone…”
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Efficacy of the injectable calcium phosphate ceramics suspensions containing magnesium, zinc and fluoride on the bone mineral deficiency in ovariectomized rats by Otsuka, Makoto, Oshinbe, Ayako, Legeros, Racquel Z, Tokudome, Yoshihiro, Ito, Atsuo, Otsuka, Kuniko, Higuchi, William I

“…The purpose of this study was to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of a new calcium phosphate (CaP)-based formulation in improving the bone mineral deficiency…”
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Determinants of oral health care utilization among diverse groups of immigrants in New York City by Cruz, Gustavo D., DMD, MPH, Chen, Yu, PhD, Salazar, Christian R., MPH, MPhil, Karloopia, Rajiv, BDS, MS, LeGeros, Racquel Z., PhD

“…ABSTRACT Background Few studies have examined utilization of oral health care services among immigrants. The authors examined the determinants of utilization…”
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Adhesion of a chemically deposited monetite coating to a Ti substrate by Zavgorodniy, Alexander V., Mason, Rebecca S., LeGeros, Racquel Z., Rohanizadeh, Ramin

“…Monetite is a promising biomaterial for restoring the function of the compromised skeletal structures due to its superior osteoconductive and resorption…”
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Antibacterial and bioactive coatings on titanium implant surfaces by Kulkarni Aranya, Anupama, Pushalkar, Smruti, Zhao, Minglei, LeGeros, Racquel Z., Zhang, Yu, Saxena, Deepak

“…Various surface modifications have been tried for enhancing osseointegration of the dental implants like mechanical and/or chemical treatments and deposition…”
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Oral bone loss induced by mineral deficiency in a rat model: Effect of a synthetic bone mineral (SBM) preparation by Mijares, Dindo, Kulkarni, Anupama, Lewis, Kanthi, Yao, Fang, Xi, Qing, Tannous, Samar, Dias, Renata, LeGeros, Racquel Z

“…Abstract Osteoporosis affects the craniofacial and oral structures and has been associated with periodontal bone loss, tooth loss and reduced jaw bone mass…”
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Adherent octacalciumphosphate coating on titanium alloy using modulated electrochemical deposition method by Lin, Shujie, LeGeros, Racquel Z., LeGeros, John P.

“…Our aims in this study were (1) to develop an electrochemical method of depositing adherent octacalciumphosphate (OCP) and other calcium phosphate coatings on…”
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Long-term therapeutic effect of novel calcium phosphate-based compounds injected in ovariectomized rats by Tokudome, Yoshihiro, Otsuka, Makoto, Ito, Atsuo, LeGeros, Racquel Z.

“…The specific aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of well‐characterized Mg/Zn/F‐CaP preparations (administered by injection) in preventing bone…”
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Antibacterial effect of zinc phosphate mineralized guided bone regeneration membranes by Chou, Alex H K, LeGeros, Racquel Z, Chen, Zhou, Li, Yihong

“…Current commercial guided bone regeneration membranes are susceptible to bacterial colonization, leading to premature membrane degradation. The purpose of this…”
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Effect of Fluoride-substituted Apatite on In Vivo Bone Formation by Inoue, Miho, Rodriguez, Andrea P., Nagai, Noriyuki, Nagatsuka, Hitoshi, LeGeros, Racquel Z., Tsujigiwa, Hidetsugu, Inoue, Masahisa, Kishimoto, Etsuo, Takagi, Shin

“…Biological apatites are characterized by the presence of minor constituents such as magnesium (Mg), chloride (Cl), or fluoride (F) ions. These ions affect cell…”
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Synthesis of fluoride-releasing carbonate apatites for bone substitutes by Sogo, Yu, Ito, Atsuo, Yokoyama, Daiki, Yamazaki, Atsushi, LeGeros, Racquel Z

“…Fluoride (F-)-substituted B-type carbonate hydroxyapatite (CHAP) powders were prepared for application as bone substitute materials having the ability to…”
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Assessment of the Quality of Newly Formed Bone around Titanium Alloy Implants by Using X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy by Nakada, Hiroshi, Sakae, Toshiro, Tanimoto, Yasuhiro, Teranishi, Mari, Kato, Takao, Watanabe, Takehiro, Saeki, Hiroyuki, Kawai, Yasuhiko, LeGeros, Racquel Z.

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate differences in bones quality between newly formed bone and cortical bone formed around titanium alloy implants by using…”
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