A hydraulic cement for biomedical applications. The cement sets in-situ,
hardening when exposed to water to produce nano-dispersed composite of
calcium-silicate-hydrate gel mixed with hydroxyapatite. In comparison
with prior cements, the composition provides high biocompatibility, high
bioactivity and high biomechanical strength, due to the composite
structure of the calcium silicate hydrate reinforced with co-precipitated
particles of hydroxyapatite. Biocompatibility is also increased due to an
absence of aluminum and magnesium in the composition. The cement is
suitable for variety of applications, including dental implants, bone
fixation, and bone repair.