Author : Joy-anne N. Oliver
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Book Synopsis Incorporation of Novel Elements in Bioactive Glass Compositions to Enhance Implant Performance by : Joy-anne N. Oliver
Download or read book Incorporation of Novel Elements in Bioactive Glass Compositions to Enhance Implant Performance written by Joy-anne N. Oliver and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Increasing popularities of bioactive-glasses and their potential medical applications have led to countless studies into improving their material characteristics and overall performance. Some scientists hope to create new bioactive-glass compositions, while others seek to merely modify existing ones such as the novel 45S5 bioactive-glass composition; created by Dr. Larry Hench. These modifications aim to address potential complications that may arise at a site following implantation such as bacterial infections. In other cases, the incorporation of a selected element or compound may aim to improve the implant functioning by increasing cell proliferation. Although possibilities are plentiful, researchers avoid compromising the typical bioactive glass characteristics when doping with elements such as silver, or gold to achieve additional properties. This chapter elaborates on the incorporation of popular elements by doping bioactive-glass compositions to introduce desired properties based on the implant application.