Bioactive glass materials for tissue regeneration

The development of bioactive glasses, which began with the Hench’s invention Bioglass®, has considerably advanced over past 20 years toward creation materials that not only chemically bond to living tissue, but also promote tissue regeneration. Some inorganic ions have effect stimulating cells and promoting biological functions, including bone formation. Glass-based a significant advantage in controlled release because their compositions can be chosen systematically. Stimulating improving therapeutic effects via inclusion various released from glass may represent key strategy biomaterials. This paper briefly reviews research work related glasses designed for regeneration undertaken two decades.