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Fabrication and Characterization of Biodegradable Gelatin Methacrylate/Biphasic Calcium Phosphate Composite Hydrogel for Bone Tissue Engineering

open access: yesNanomaterials, 2021
In the field of bone tissue, maintaining adequate mechanical strength and tissue volume is an important part. Recently, biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) was fabricated to solve the shortcomings of hydroxyapatite (HA) and beta-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP),
Ji-Bong Choi   +6 more
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Effect of citric acid on thermal, phase morphological, and mechanical properties of poly(l-lactide)-b-poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(l-lactide)/thermoplastic starch blends

open access: yese-Polymers, 2023
This work investigated the thermal, morphological, and tensile properties of poly(l-lactide)-b-poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(l-lactide) (PLLA-PEG-PLLA)/thermoplastic starch (TPS) blends with 3 wt% citric acid (CA) treatment of TPS.
Srisuwan Yaowalak   +3 more
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Enhancement of Biofunctionalization by Loading Manuka Oil on TiO2 Nanotubes

open access: yesNanomaterials, 2022
Metallic implants (mesh) for guided bone regeneration can result in foreign body reactions with surrounding tissues, infection, and inflammatory reactions caused by micro-organisms in the oral cavity after implantation.
Seo-Young Kim   +3 more
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Synergistic effects of PEG middle-blocks and talcum on crystallizability and thermomechanical properties of flexible PLLA-b-PEG-b-PLLA bioplastic

open access: yese-Polymers, 2022
In this study, talcum was melt-blended with a flexible poly(l-lactide)-b-polyethylene glycol-b-poly(l-lactide) triblock copolymer (PLLA-PEG-PLLA) with 1, 2, 4, and 8 wt% talcum, for improvement of the crystallization and thermomechanical properties of ...
Srisuwan Yaowalak, Baimark Yodthong
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Effect of strontium doping on the biocompatibility of calcium phosphate-coated titanium substrates

open access: yesJournal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials, 2019
Background: Titanium biomedical devices coated with strontium-doped calcium phosphate ceramics can support desirable bone regeneration through anabolic and anti-catabolic effects of strontium and the compositions close to that of natural mineral tissue ...
Thuy-Duong Thi Nguyen   +3 more
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Improvement of osseointegration of Ti–6Al–4V ELI alloy orthodontic mini-screws through anodization, cyclic pre-calcification, and heat treatments

open access: yesProgress in Orthodontics, 2022
Background Mini-screws are widely used as temporary anchorages in orthodontic treatment, but have the disadvantage of showing a high failure rate of about 10%. Therefore, orthodontic mini-screws should have high biocompatibility and retention.
Changkyun Im   +8 more
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Biodegradable vs nonbiodegradable suture anchors for rotator cuff repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis

open access: yesEFORT Open Reviews, 2023
Purpose: The use of non-biodegradable suture anchors (NBSA) in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (RCR) has increased significantly. However, several complications such as migration, chondral damage, revision, and imaging difficulties have been reported ...
Heri Suroto   +5 more
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Enhanced antibacterial activity of titanium by surface modification with polydopamine and silver for dental implant application

open access: yesJournal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials, 2019
Background: Biofilm formation and microbial colonization on the surface of implant devices may cause dental caries and peri-implantitis. Therefore, various surface treatments have been developed to improve the antibacterial activity of titanium implant ...
Soo-Hyoen Choi   +5 more
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Electrophoretic Deposition of Carbon Nanotubes over TiO2 Nanotubes: Evaluation of Surface Properties and Biocompatibility

open access: yesBioinorganic Chemistry and Applications, 2014
Titanium (Ti) is often used as an orthopedic and dental implant material due to its better mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and excellent biocompatibility.
Jung Eun Park   +3 more
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Corrosion resistance and bioactivity enhancement of MAO coated Mg alloy depending on the time of hydrothermal treatment in Ca-EDTA solution

open access: yesScientific Reports, 2017
In this study, a two-step surface treatment was developed to restrain the rapid primary degradation of a biodegradable Mg alloy and to improve their biocompatibility.
Seo-Young Kim   +4 more
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