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Compression strength of bone cements with 0% (control) and with organic nanoparticles (7% w/w for PMMA, 5% w/w for hydroxyapatite, and 1% w/w for brushite) freshly prepared (A), and after 7 days in PBS at 37°C (B).
Note: Black columns represent control samples, and white columns represent bone cement containing nanoparticles.
Abbreviations: PMMA, poly(methyl methacrylate); PBS, phosphate buffer solution.
