Current Research Progress of Ceramic Biomaterials in Japan

The R&D of ceramic biomaterials has extensively progressed in Japan since commercial production of calcium phosphates of hydroxyapatite and β-tricalcium phosphate, A-W glass, chemicals-and SBF (simulated body fluid)-treated metals, and yttria-stabilized zirconia for dental and medical applications.The centers of R&D excellence in Japan consist of universities and national research institutes in addition to industrial companies.The public organizations are listed below for reference.