<unk>  as seen through an electron microscopeBioactive<unk> es are a group of surface reactive<unk> -ceramic biomaterials and include the original<unk> , Bioglass®. The biocompatibility and<unk> ty of these<unk> es has led them to be used as implant devices in the human body to repair and replace diseased or damaged bones. Most<unk> es are silicate based<unk> es that are degradable in body fluids and can act as a vehicle for delivering ions beneficial for healing.<unk>  is differentiated from other synthetic bone grafting biomaterials (eg. hydroxyapatite, biphasic calcium phosphate, calcium sulfate), in that it is the only one with anti-infective and angiogenic properties.
Bioactive glass
Glasses
Bioceramic
Medicinal clay
Perfluorinated compound
Polychlorinated naphthalene
Corrosive substance
Denatured alcohol