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Larry L Hench¹

¹Department of Biomedical Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology, 150 W. University Blvd., Melbourne, FL, 32901, USA, larryhench@embarqmail.com.

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Bioactive glasses and ceramics offer innovative solutions for tissue regeneration and prevention, addressing aging populations and healthcare costs. These advanced biomaterials promise patient-specific treatments for skeletal and soft tissue repair, improving care quality and reducing expenses.

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Area of Science:

Biomaterials Science
Regenerative Medicine
Bioceramics

Background:

Aging populations worldwide require improved healthcare solutions for deteriorating health.
Current prosthetic devices have limited lifespans, necessitating advanced biomaterials.
There is a critical need to decrease healthcare costs while maintaining quality of care.

Purpose of the Study:

To advocate for an increased focus on tissue regeneration and prevention of deterioration.
To explore the potential of bioactive ceramics with genetic control for in situ tissue responses.
To outline future clinical applications of bioactive glasses and ceramics.

Main Methods:

Reviewing clinical success of bioactive glass in bone regeneration.
Examining the use of micron-sized bioactive glass powders for tooth re-mineralization.
Conceptualizing innovative applications of bioactive glasses and ceramics for various tissue types.

Main Results:

Bioactive glass has demonstrated clinical success in bone regeneration.
Bioactive glass powders show efficacy in preventing tissue deterioration through re-mineralization.
The potential for genetic control of in situ tissue responses using bioactive ceramics is highlighted.

Conclusions:

Bioactive glasses and ceramics present a promising approach to address global healthcare needs.
Future applications include patient-specific, genetically-based skeletal tissue regeneration.
These materials could revolutionize repair of load-bearing tissues, soft tissues, and diagnostics.