Functionalization of Synthetic Bone Substitutes
André Busch, Markus Jäger, Constantin Mayer, Andrea Sowislok
Abstract
Bone substitutes have been applied to treat osseous defects for a long time. To prevent implant related infection (IRI) and enhance bone healing functionalized biomaterials, antibiotics and osteoinductive substances have been introduced. This study gives an overview of the current available surface-coated bone substitutes and provides an outlook for future perspectives.
Topics & Concepts
Surface modificationBone healingBiomedical engineeringImplantDentistryMaterials scienceNanotechnologyMedicineChemistrySurgeryPhysical chemistryBone Tissue Engineering MaterialsOrthopaedic implants and arthroplastyOrthopedic Infections and Treatments