The effect of the incorporation of Mg in beta tricalcium phosphate: a brief review

Abstract

Beta tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) is a well-known biomaterial in the area of bone substitutes, as it presents excellent biodegradability, as well as excellent biocompatible properties. Promoting greater stability and mechanical resistance to this phase, magnesium (Mg) appears as a promising candidate for doping β-TCP. Thus, this work aimed to review the effect of β-TCP doping with Mg. It has been found that small additions of Mg provide strong changes in β-TCP.