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Hassan N, Krieg T, Kopp A, Bach AD, Kröger N. Challenges and Pitfalls of Research Designs Involving Magnesium-Based Biomaterials: An Overview. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:6242. [PMID: 38892430 PMCID: PMC11172609 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25116242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Magnesium-based biomaterials hold remarkable promise for various clinical applications, offering advantages such as reduced stress-shielding and enhanced bone strengthening and vascular remodeling compared to traditional materials. However, ensuring the quality of preclinical research is crucial for the development of these implants. To achieve implant success, an understanding of the cellular responses post-implantation, proper model selection, and good study design are crucial. There are several challenges to reaching a safe and effective translation of laboratory findings into clinical practice. The utilization of Mg-based biomedical devices eliminates the need for biomaterial removal surgery post-healing and mitigates adverse effects associated with permanent biomaterial implantation. However, the high corrosion rate of Mg-based implants poses challenges such as unexpected degradation, structural failure, hydrogen evolution, alkalization, and cytotoxicity. The biocompatibility and degradability of materials based on magnesium have been studied by many researchers in vitro; however, evaluations addressing the impact of the material in vivo still need to be improved. Several animal models, including rats, rabbits, dogs, and pigs, have been explored to assess the potential of magnesium-based materials. Moreover, strategies such as alloying and coating have been identified to enhance the degradation rate of magnesium-based materials in vivo to transform these challenges into opportunities. This review aims to explore the utilization of Mg implants across various biomedical applications within cellular (in vitro) and animal (in vivo) models.
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- Nourhan Hassan
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, University Hospital Cologne, 50937 Cologne, Germany
- Institute for Laboratory Animal Science and Experimental Surgery, University of Aachen Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, RWTH-Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Translational Matrix Biology, Medical Faculty, University of Cologne, 50937 Cologne, Germany
- Cologne Excellence Cluster on Cellular Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CECAD), University of Cologne, 50937 Cologne, Germany
- Center for Molecular Medicine (CMMC), University of Cologne, 50937 Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Hand Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital Eschweiler, 52249 Eschweiler, Germany
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- Institute for Laboratory Animal Science and Experimental Surgery, University of Aachen Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, RWTH-Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- Department of Plastic, Aesthetic and Hand Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital Eschweiler, 52249 Eschweiler, Germany
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Hangyasi DB, Körtvélyessy G, Blašković M, Rider P, Rogge S, Siber S, Kačarević ŽP, Čandrlić M. Regeneration of Intrabony Defects Using a Novel Magnesium Membrane. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:2018. [PMID: 38004067 PMCID: PMC10672749 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59112018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Due to their specific morphology, the regeneration of intrabony defects (IBDs) represents one of the greatest challenges for clinicians. Based on the specific properties of a magnesium membrane, a new approach for the surgical treatment of IBD was developed. The surgical procedure was described using a series of three cases. Materials and Methods: The patients were healthy individuals suffering from a severe form of periodontitis associated with IBD. Based on radiographic examination, the patients had interproximal bone loss of at least 4 mm. Due to its good mechanical properties, it was easy to cut and shape the magnesium membrane into three different shapes to treat the specific morphology of each IBD. In accordance with the principles of guided bone regeneration, a bovine xenograft was used to fill the IBD in all cases. Results: After a healing period of 4 to 6 months, successful bone regeneration was confirmed using radiological analysis. The periodontal probing depth (PPD) after healing showed a reduction of 1.66 ± 0.29 mm. Conclusions: Overall, the use of the different shapes of the magnesium membrane in the treatment of IBD resulted in a satisfactory functional and esthetic outcome.
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- David Botond Hangyasi
- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Szeged, Tisza Lajos krt. 64-66, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary;
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- Department of Oral Biology and Experimental Dental Research, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Szeged, Tisza Lajos krt. 64-66, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary;
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine Rijeka, University of Rijeka, Krešimirova 40/42, 51 000 Rijeka, Croatia;
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- Botiss Biomaterials GmbH, 15806 Zossen, Germany; (P.R.); (S.R.)
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- Botiss Biomaterials GmbH, 15806 Zossen, Germany; (P.R.); (S.R.)
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, J.J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Crkvena 21, 31 000 Osijek, Croatia;
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- Botiss Biomaterials GmbH, 15806 Zossen, Germany; (P.R.); (S.R.)
- Department of Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Pathologic Anatomy and Pathologic Histology, J.J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Crkvena 21, 31 000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, J.J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Crkvena 21, 31 000 Osijek, Croatia;
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Blašković M, Butorac Prpić I, Blašković D, Rider P, Tomas M, Čandrlić S, Botond Hangyasi D, Čandrlić M, Perić Kačarević Ž. Guided Bone Regeneration Using a Novel Magnesium Membrane: A Literature Review and a Report of Two Cases in Humans. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:307. [PMID: 37367271 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14060307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Guided bone regeneration (GBR) is a common procedure used to rebuild dimensional changes in the alveolar ridge that occur after extraction. In GBR, membranes are used to separate the bone defect from the underlying soft tissue. To overcome the shortcomings of commonly used membranes in GBR, a new resorbable magnesium membrane has been developed. A literature search was performed via MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science and PubMed in February 2023 for research on magnesium barrier membranes. Of the 78 records reviewed, 16 studies met the inclusion criteria and were analyzed. In addition, this paper reports two cases where GBR was performed using a magnesium membrane and magnesium fixation system with immediate and delayed implant placement. No adverse reactions to the biomaterials were detected, and the membrane was completely resorbed after healing. The resorbable fixation screws used in both cases held the membranes in place during bone formation and were completely resorbed. Therefore, the pure magnesium membrane and magnesium fixation screws were found to be excellent biomaterials for GBR, which supports the findings of the literature review.
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- Marko Blašković
- Department of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine Rijeka, University of Rijeka, Krešimirova 40/42, 51 000 Rijeka, Croatia
- Dental Clinic Blašković, Linićeva ulica 16, 51 000 Rijeka, Croatia
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, J.J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Crkvena 21, 31 000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, J.J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Crkvena 21, 31 000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Areas, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, J.J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Crkvena 21, 31 000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Szeged, Tisza Lajos krt. 64-66, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, J.J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Crkvena 21, 31 000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Botiss Biomaterials GmbH, 15806 Zossen, Germany
- Department of Anatomy, Histology, Embriology, Pathology Anatomy and Pathology Histology, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, J.J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Crkvena 21, 31 000 Osijek, Croatia
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Biodegradable magnesium barrier membrane used for guided bone regeneration in dental surgery. Bioact Mater 2022; 14:152-168. [PMID: 35310351 PMCID: PMC8892166 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Barrier membranes are commonly used as part of the dental surgical technique guided bone regeneration (GBR) and are often made of resorbable collagen or non-resorbable materials such as PTFE. While collagen membranes do not provide sufficient mechanical protection of the covered bone defect, titanium reinforced membranes and non-resorbable membranes need to be removed in a second surgery. Thus, biodegradable GBR membranes made of pure magnesium might be an alternative. In this study a biodegradable pure magnesium (99.95%) membrane has been proven to have all of the necessary requirements for an optimal regenerative outcome from both a mechanical and biological perspective. After implantation, the magnesium membrane separates the regenerating bone from the overlying, faster proliferating soft tissue. During the initial healing period, the membrane maintained a barrier function and space provision, whilst retaining the positioning of the bone graft material within the defect space. As the magnesium metal corroded, it formed a salty corrosion layer and local gas cavities, both of which extended the functional lifespan of the membrane barrier capabilities. During the resorption of the magnesium metal and magnesium salts, it was observed that the membrane became surrounded and then replaced by new bone. After the membrane had completely resorbed, only healthy tissue remained. The in vivo performance study demonstrated that the magnesium membrane has a comparable healing response and tissue regeneration to that of a resorbable collagen membrane. Overall, the magnesium membrane demonstrated all of the ideal qualities for a barrier membrane used in GBR treatment. First report on a biodegradable metallic barrier membrane for use in oral surgery is presented. The mechanical stability of the metallic barrier membrane provides a careful shielding of the augmented bone defect. Full resorption of metallic barrier membrane and bone healing is completed long before current standards for second surgical patient treatment.
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Liu J, Liu B, Min S, Yin B, Peng B, Yu Z, Wang C, Ma X, Wen P, Tian Y, Zheng Y. Biodegradable magnesium alloy WE43 porous scaffolds fabricated by laser powder bed fusion for orthopedic applications: Process optimization, in vitro and in vivo investigation. Bioact Mater 2022; 16:301-319. [PMID: 35415288 PMCID: PMC8965912 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2022.02.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) of magnesium (Mg) alloy porous scaffolds is expected to solve the dual challenges from customized structures and biodegradable functions required for repairing bone defects. However, one of the key technical difficulties lies in the poor L-PBF process performance of Mg, contributed by the high susceptibility to oxidation, vaporization, thermal expansion, and powder attachment etc. This work investigated the influence of L-PBF energy input and scanning strategy on the formation quality of porous scaffolds by using WE43 powder, and characterized the microstructure, mechanical properties, biocompatibility, biodegradation and osteogenic effect of the as-built WE43 porous scaffolds. With the customized energy input and scanning strategy, the relative density of struts reached over 99.5%, and the geometrical error between the designed and the fabricated porosity declined to below 10%. Massive secondary phases including intermetallic precipitates and oxides were observed. The compressive strength (4.37–23.49 MPa) and elastic modulus (154.40–873.02 MPa) were comparable to those of cancellous bone. Good biocompatibility was observed by in vitro cell viability and in vivo implantation. The biodegradation of as-built porous scaffolds promoted the osteogenic effect, but the structural integrity devastated after 12 h by the immersion tests in Hank's solution and after 4 weeks by the implantation in rabbits' femur, indicating an excessively rapid degradation rate. In vitro and in vivo investigations were performed on WE43 porous scaffolds. Reliable fusion quality and dimensional accuracy were achieved. The compressive strength and Young modulus ranged 4.37–23.49 and 154.40–873.02 MPa. Good biocompatibility and improved osteogenic effect were observed. The massive secondary phases as well as the enlarged specific surface resulted to a rapid degradation rate.
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Modification of Biocorrosion and Cellular Response of Magnesium Alloy WE43 by Multiaxial Deformation. METALS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/met12010105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The study shows that multiaxial deformation (MAD) treatment leads to grain refinement in magnesium alloy WE43. Compared to the initial state, the MAD-processed alloy exhibited smoother biocorrosion dynamics in a fetal bovine serum and in a complete cell growth medium. Examination by microCT demonstrated retardation of the decline in the alloy volume and the Hounsfield unit values. An attendant reduction in the rate of accumulation of the biodegradation products in the immersion medium, a less pronounced alkalization, and inhibited sedimentation of biodegradation products on the surface of the alloy were observed after MAD. These effects were accompanied with an increase in the osteogenic mesenchymal stromal cell viability on the alloy surface and in a medium containing their extracts. It is expected that the more orderly dynamics of biodegradation of the WE43 alloy after MAD and the stimulation of cell colonization will effectively promote stable osteosynthesis, making repeat implant extraction surgeries unnecessary.
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Mardina Z, Venezuela J, Maher C, Shi Z, Dargusch M, Atrens A. Design, mechanical and degradation requirements of biodegradable metal mesh for pelvic floor reconstruction. Biomater Sci 2022; 10:3371-3392. [DOI: 10.1039/d2bm00179a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is the herniation of surrounding tissue and organs into the vagina and or rectum, and is a result of weakening of pelvic floor muscles, connective tissue,...
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Borbas P, Vetter M, Loucas R, Hofstede S, Wieser K, Ernstbrunner L. Biomechanical stability of simple coronal shear fracture fixation of the capitellum. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2021; 30:1768-1773. [PMID: 33529777 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2020.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Revised: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 12/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Coronal shear fractures of the capitellum are rare, and their surgical management is challenging, without a defined gold standard. The purpose of this study was to compare the biomechanical stability of 3 different internal fixation techniques for simple coronal shear fractures of the capitellum without posterior comminution. METHODS Dubberley type IA fractures of the capitellum were created in 18 cadaveric elbows, which were age and sex matched to the following 3 internal fixation groups: (1) two anteroposterior cannulated headless compression screws (HCSs), (2) two anteroposterior HCSs with an additional anterior antiglide plate (antiGP), and (3) a posterolateral distal humeral locking plate (LP). All fixation techniques were cyclically loaded with 75 N over 2000 cycles and ultimately until construct failure. Data were analyzed for displacement, construct stiffness, and ultimate load to failure. RESULTS Fragment displacement under cyclic loading with 2000 cycles did not show a significant difference (P = .886) between the 3 groups. The HCS group showed the highest stiffness compared with the HCS-antiGP and LP groups (602 N/mm vs. 540 N/mm vs. 462 N/mm, P = .417), without reaching a statistically significant difference. Ultimate load to failure was also not significantly different on comparison of all 3 groups (P = .297). CONCLUSIONS Simple coronal shear fractures of the capitellum are biomechanically equally stabilized by HCSs compared with HCSs with an additional antiGP or a posterolateral distal humeral LP. In view of the advantages of less (invasive) metalware, the clinical use of 2 isolated anteroposterior HCSs appears reasonable.
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- Paul Borbas
- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, Zürich, Switzerland.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Biomechanics, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich (ETH Zürich), Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, Zürich, Switzerland
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Zhang Z, Jia B, Yang H, Han Y, Wu Q, Dai K, Zheng Y. Zn0.8Li0.1Sr-a biodegradable metal with high mechanical strength comparable to pure Ti for the treatment of osteoporotic bone fractures: In vitro and in vivo studies. Biomaterials 2021; 275:120905. [PMID: 34087587 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2021.120905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Revised: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The first in vivo investigation of Zn-based biodegradable metal aiming to treat osteoporotic bone fractures, a soaring threat to human health, is reported in this paper. Among the newly developed biodegradable metal system (ZnLiSr), Zn0.8Li0.1Sr exhibits excellent comprehensive mechanical properties, with an ultimate tensile strength (524.33 ± 18.01 MPa) comparable to pure Ti (the gold standard for orthopaedic implants), and a strength-ductility balance over 10 GPa%. The in vitro degradation tests using simulated body fluid (SBF) shows that Zn0.8Li0.1Sr manifests a uniform degradation morphology and smaller corrosion pits, with a degradation rate of 10.13 ± 1.52 μm year-1. Real-time PCR and western blotting illustrated that Zn0.8Li0.1Sr successfully stimulated the expression of critical osteogenesis-related genes (ALP, COL-1, OCN and Runx-2) and proteins. Twenty-four weeks' in vivo implantations within ovariectomized (OVX) rats were conducted to evaluate the osteoporotic-bone-fracture-treating effects of Zn0.8Li0.1Sr, with pure Ti as control group. Micro-CT, histological and immunohistochemical evaluations all revealed that Zn0.8Li0.1Sr possesses a similar biosafety level to, while significantly superior osteogenesis-inducing and osteoporotic-bone-fracture-treating effects than pure Ti. ZnLiSr biodegradable alloys manifest excellent comprehensive mechanical properties, good biosafety and osteoporotic-bone-fracture-treating effects, which would provide preferable choices for future medical applications, especially in load-bearing positions.
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- Zechuan Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China; Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China; School of Medical Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China.
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Herber V, Okutan B, Antonoglou G, Sommer NG, Payer M. Bioresorbable Magnesium-Based Alloys as Novel Biomaterials in Oral Bone Regeneration: General Review and Clinical Perspectives. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10091842. [PMID: 33922759 PMCID: PMC8123017 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10091842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Revised: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Bone preservation and primary regeneration is a daily challenge in the field of dental medicine. In recent years, bioresorbable metals based on magnesium (Mg) have been widely investigated due to their bone-like modulus of elasticity, their high biocompatibility, antimicrobial, and osteoconductive properties. Synthetic Mg-based biomaterials are promising candidates for bone regeneration in comparison with other currently available pure synthetic materials. Different alloys based on Mg were developed to fit clinical requirements. In parallel, advances in additive manufacturing offer the possibility to fabricate experimentally bioresorbable metallic porous scaffolds. This review describes the promising clinical results of resorbable Mg-based biomaterials for bone repair in osteosynthetic application and discusses the perspectives of use in oral bone regeneration.
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- Valentin Herber
- Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Division of Oral Surgery and Orthodontics, Medical University of Graz, Billrothgasse 4, 8010 Graz, Austria; (G.A.); (M.P.)
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5/6, 8036 Graz, Austria; (B.O.); (N.G.S.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5/6, 8036 Graz, Austria; (B.O.); (N.G.S.)
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Division of Oral Surgery and Orthodontics, Medical University of Graz, Billrothgasse 4, 8010 Graz, Austria; (G.A.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5/6, 8036 Graz, Austria; (B.O.); (N.G.S.)
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Division of Oral Surgery and Orthodontics, Medical University of Graz, Billrothgasse 4, 8010 Graz, Austria; (G.A.); (M.P.)
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Torroni A, Witek L, Fahliogullari HP, Bortoli JP, Ibrahim A, Hacquebord J, Gupta N, Coelho P. WE43 and WE43-T5 Mg alloys screws tested in-vitro cellular adhesion and differentiation assay and in-vivo histomorphologic analysis in an ovine model. J Biomater Appl 2020; 35:901-911. [PMID: 32903065 DOI: 10.1177/0885328220956788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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WE43 Mg alloy proved to be an ideal candidate for production of resorbable implants in both clinical and trial settings. In previous studies we tested biocompatibility and degradation properties of WE43 (as-cast) and artificially aged (WE43-T5) Mg alloys in a sheep model. Both alloys showed excellent biocompatibility with the as-cast, WE43, form showing increased degradability compared to the artificially aged, WE43-T5. In the present study, our group assessed the biological behavior and degradation pattern of the same alloys when implanted as endosteal implants in a sheep model. Twelve screws (3x15 mm) were evaluated, one screw per each composition was placed bi-cortically in the mandible of each animal with a titanium (2x12 mm) screw serving as an internal positive control. At 6 and 24 weeks histomorphological analysis was performed, at 6 weeks as cast, WE43, yielded a higher degradation rate, increased bone remodeling and osteolysis compared to the WE43-T5 alloy; however, at 24 weeks WE43-T5 showed higher degradation rate and increased bone remodeling than as-cast. In vitro assay of cell growth, adhesion and differentiation was also conducted to investigate possible mechanisms underlying the behavior expressed from the alloys in vivo. In conclusion WE43-T5 indicated bone/implant interaction properties that makes it more suitable for fabrication of endosteal bone screws.
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- New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY, USA
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- New York University Tandon School of Engineering, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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