SrO-Containing Bioactive Glasses in the SiO2-CaO-P2O5 System: A Comprehensive Review

  • 0Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Unidad Querétaro, Libramiento Norponiente, #2000 C.P. 76230 Querétaro, México.

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Summary

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This review explores strontium oxide (SrO) in bioactive glasses (BGs). SrO enhances structural, thermal, and biological properties, improving bone regeneration and biocompatibility for tissue engineering.

Area Of Science

  • Materials Science
  • Biomaterials Engineering
  • Biomedical Research

Background

  • Bioactive glasses (BGs) are crucial biomaterials for bone regeneration.
  • The SiO<sub>2</sub>-CaO-P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> system is a common BG base.
  • Strontium oxide (SrO) incorporation is a recent modification for enhanced properties.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To review recent advances in SiO<sub>2</sub>-CaO-P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>-SrO bioactive glasses.
  • To highlight the impact of SrO on structural, thermal, and biological characteristics.
  • To provide insights for optimizing Sr-doped BGs in bone tissue engineering.

Main Methods

  • Comprehensive literature review of studies on SrO-modified BGs.
  • Analysis of structural, thermal, and mechanical property changes.
  • Evaluation of in vitro and in vivo biological performance data.

Main Results

  • SrO incorporation influences glass network connectivity, mechanical strength, and thermal stability.
  • SrO affects dissolution, bioactive phase formation, cellular response, and antimicrobial activity.
  • SrO concentration and substitution levels are critical for bone regeneration and biocompatibility.

Conclusions

  • Sr-doped BGs show significant potential for enhanced bone tissue engineering applications.
  • Optimization of SrO content is key to maximizing benefits.
  • Further in vivo and clinical studies are warranted to translate findings into practice.