1. Bone grafts - Natural hydroxyapatite (HAP) is increasingly being used in bone grafts. It is used to fill bone defects, promote bone healing, and reinforce existing bone structure.
2. Dental implants - HAP is often used as a coating for dental implants to promote fusion between the implant and the surrounding bone.
3. Bone substitutes - HAP is used as a bone substitute material in orthopedic surgery and joint reconstruction.
4. Medical devices - HAP is used to coat medical devices such as hip prostheses and stents to improve their biocompatibility.
5. Drug delivery - HAP is used as a carrier in drug delivery systems to target specific organs and tissues.
6. Water filtration - HAP is used to filter water, removing heavy metals and other contaminants.
7. Cosmetics - HAP is used in cosmetics for its anti-aging, skin-lightening, and moisturizing effects.