5 Topic Commentaries

Bioactive Bone Grafting Designed to Support Predictable Regeneration

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  V. Prasad Shastri, PhD

  Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering

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  Vanderbilt University

  We have shown that we can grow predictable volumes of bone on demand.

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  Harold R. Stanley, DDS, MS

  Professor Emeritus of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oncology; Head of the Bioglass Implant Study

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  University of Florida College of Dentistry

  Of the more than 20 million people in the United States who wear complete dentures, 70 percent say they are dissatisfied with them, especially the lower denture. Bioglass could be the substance that could make them happier. It is cheaper than alternative materials, stays in place long-term and contains natural body products.

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  Jamie J. Kruzic, PhD

  Professor (Courtesy), Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering

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  Oregon State University

  Bioactive glass, which is a type of crushed glass that is able to interact with the body, has been used in some types of bone healing for decades.

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  Akhilesh K. Gaharwar, PhD

  Visiting Fellow, Wyss Institute; First Author, Division of Biomedical Engineering

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  Harvard University; Brigham and Women’s Hospital

  Based on the strong preliminary studies, we believe that these highly bioactive nanoplatelets may be utilized to develop devices such as injectable tissue repair matrixes, bioactive fillers, or therapeutic agents for stimulating specific cellular responses in bone-related tissue engineering.

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  Molly M. Stevens, PhD

  Reader (Associate Professor)

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  Imperial College London

  The new bone actually has comparable strength and mechanical properties to native bone.

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