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Bioactivity properties and compositions of some BGs and glass-ceramics intended for medical use and dental applications. Data from [10].
| Composition (wt %) | 45S5 Bioglass (NovaBone) | S53P4 (AbminDent 1) | A–W Glass-Ceramic (Cerabone) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Na2O | 24.5 | 23 | 0 |
| CaO | 24.5 | 20 | 44.7 |
| CaF2 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 |
| MgO | 0 | 0 | 4.6 |
| P2O5 | 6 | 4 | 16.2 |
| SiO2 | 45 | 53 | 34 |
| Phases | Glass | Glass | Apatite Beta-Wollastonite Glass |
| Class of Bioactivity | A | B | B |
