A bioactive bone mineral carbonated nano-crystalline apatite is chemically bonded to a variety of substrates, including implantable prostheses. This coating is applied uniformly to substrate surfaces of varying geometry and surface textures. It is firmly secured to the substrate and encourages rapid...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6569489?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6569489 - Bioactive ceramic coating and method