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Dezhao Che1, Yihua Feng1, Chao Wei1
1Department of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, China.
Critical Reviews in Biomedical Engineering
|June 13, 2022
Summary
This review analyzes scaffold materials for alveolar bone defect repair, highlighting artificial ceramics, polymers, and metals. Combining these materials with cells or growth factors represents the future trend in treatment.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Regenerative Medicine
- Dental Research
Background:
- Alveolar bone defects necessitate effective repair strategies.
- A variety of scaffold materials are available, each with unique properties.
- Careful consideration of material advantages and disadvantages is crucial for successful treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current scaffold materials for alveolar bone defect repair.
- To analyze the pros, cons, and developmental status of artificial ceramics, polymers, and metals.
- To provide a foundation for future material selection in alveolar bone regeneration.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of existing scaffold materials.
- Analysis of advantages and disadvantages of different material classes.
- Evaluation of the current development status of repair materials.
Main Results:
- Artificial ceramics, polymers, and metals are primary material options.
- Each material class exhibits distinct benefits and drawbacks.
- Integration with seed cells or growth factors is an emerging trend.
Conclusions:
- Material selection for alveolar bone defects requires careful evaluation of properties.
- Future treatments will likely involve combination therapies using advanced scaffolds.
- This review offers a basis for informed decision-making in material selection for alveolar bone regeneration.
