See Also: Disease, hydroxyapatite crystal(health)
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Disease, hydroxyapatite crystal (health)


The inflammation caused by hydroxyapatite crystals has been referred to as hydroxyapatite crystal disease.Hydroxyapatite is a major component and an essential ingredient of normal bone and teeth, makes up bone mineral and the matrix of teeth, and gives bones and teeth their rigidity.