This review discusses and summarizes the recent developments and advances in the use of
biodegradable materials for bone repair purposes. The choice between using degradable …

Cells in vivo are situated in a complicated microenvironment composed of diverse
biochemical and biophysical cues. To regulate biological functions of cells, tissues and …

Arginine‐glycine‐aspartic acid (RGD) peptide family is known as the most prominent ligand
for extracellular domain of integrin receptors. Specific expression of these receptors in …

Osteoporosis is a medical condition affecting men and women of different age groups and
populations. The compromised bone quality caused by this disease represents an important …

Background: Mini-implants can facilitate orthodontic tooth movement by serving as anchors.
The purpose of this investigation was to determine whether the pull-out strength of screws in …

Repair of large bone defects caused by trauma or disease poses significant clinical
challenges. Extensive research has focused on metallic materials for bone repair because of …

The interface between a surgical implant and tissue consists of a complex and dynamic
environment characterized by mechanical and biological interactions between the implant …

Background During the last 5 years, anchorage control with self-tapping miniscrews has
become an important part of the clinical management of orthodontic patients. Yet, no studies …

Background In the present study, 4 different metallic implant materials, either partly coated or
polished, were tested for their osseointegration and biocompatibility in a pelvic implantation …

An increase in the mechanical fixation in bone of metallic biomaterials is considered
advantageous in joint replacement and fracture surgery. Different approaches to improve …