The development of Biomaterials in Medical Applications: A review

Abstract

Biomaterials are listed in advanced materials that have high biocompatibility which can easily adapt to the system in which they are implanted without leaving any adverse reactions and side effects. Due to their interesting properties such as biocompatibility, bioactivity, degradability, long-term stability, and many other important properties, all four main types of biomaterials (Bioceramics, Metallic biomaterials, Biopolymers, and Biocomposites) can be used in the medical field, either for medical treatment by implanting them in the human body, or the manufacturing of advanced medical devices. In this review, a comprehensive introduction to biomaterials has been mentioned. Also, the general properties of biomaterials are explained especially these interesting properties that are helpful to use in the medical field. And finally, the medical applications of each of the different types of biomaterials have been reviewed.

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“…Therefore, biomaterials are divided into four main classes: metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites, and are aggregated in different generations ( Figure 3 ) of materials, according to their structures (traditional and emerging), functionalities, and/or response to the biological environment (bioinert, bioabsorbable, and bioactive). 28 − 32 …”

“…In fact, a rapid evolution of biomaterials and their performance have been observed in recent years, since they can be used both in diagnosis and in treatment, being able to interact with biological systems and contribute to the correction of abnormalities, in the replacement of diseased or damaged parts in the body, or even in the healing of tissues. , Biomaterials can have natural or synthetic origin and are classified according to their constituents, which can be metal or nonmetal. Therefore, biomaterials are divided into four main classes: metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites, and are aggregated in different generations (Figure ) of materials, according to their structures (traditional and emerging), functionalities, and/or response to the biological environment (bioinert, bioabsorbable, and bioactive). − …”