Biodegradable Materials for Bone Repair and Tissue Engineering Applications

Biodegradable Materials for Bone Repair and Tissue Engineering Applications

This review discusses and summarizes the recent developments and advances in the use of biodegradable materials for bone repair purposes. The choice between using degradable and non-degradable devices for orthopedic and maxillofacial applications must be carefully weighed. Traditional biodegradable...

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Main Authors: Zeeshan Sheikh, Shariq Najeeb, Zohaib Khurshid, Vivek Verma, Haroon Rashid, Michael Glogauer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-08-01
Series:Materials
Subjects:
biomaterials
biodegradable materials
bone regeneration
bone repair
tissue engineering
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/8/9/5273

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