Abstract
Hydroxyapatite (HA) of bovine origin is widely recognized for its biocompatibility,osteoconductivity and structural similarity to human bone tissue. However, its limitedmechanical properties restrict its use in applications that require greater resistance. Theincorporation of polycrystalline zirconia nanoparticles stabilized by 3-mol% yttrium (3Y-TZP) has been shown to be effective in imp…