About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Biomaterials for 3D Printing of Scaffolds & Porous Materials
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| Presentation Title |
Metals-by-Design: Bioabsorbable Fe, Mg, Zn-alloys and Surface Modifications for Temporary Medical Devices |
| Author(s) |
Diego Mantovani, Andranik Sarkissian |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Diego Mantovani |
| Abstract Scope |
Metallic biodegradable alloys constitute a new class of biomaterials for temporary support for reparative and regenerative medicine. They represent a paradigm shift in biomaterials science and engineering, mainly because the degradation of the alloy, under controlled mechanisms, constitutes the expected event after implantation, even stimulating the healing process. Their successful implantation involves their complete absorption and elimination by the surrounding tissue and the body. Mainly composed of Fe, Mg or Zn, these alloys have been investigated, from bench to clinics, for orthopedic, cardiovascular, and dental applications. This presentation will highlight the rationale behind the development of these alloys, present the evidences for their use and implantation, and, finally, discuss their clinical relevance. Predicting their clinical behavior leading to success remains the main challenge for all biomaterials. This talk aims is to depict the potential that this new family of biomaterials presents for the future of clinical therapies for patient’s health. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Biomaterials, Surface Modification and Coatings, Thin Films and Interfaces |