Used in biomedical applications such as bone grafts and dental implants due to its similarity to natural bone mineral. Promotes bone growth and integration with living tissue. Commonly coated on orthopedic implants to enhance biocompatibility. Also used in tissue engineering scaffolds and as a drug delivery carrier for controlled release of therapeutic agents. Applied in dentistry for remineralizing tooth enamel and in periodontal regeneration. Used in chromatography as a stationary phase for protein purification. Finds use in cosmetic products for skin conditioning and in wound healing formulations.