Bone Regeneration Materials

Dear colleagues,

In a constantly aging population, the need for bone regeneration materials is rising, and alternatives to autologous bone graft materials need to be developed. Depending on the localization of the trauma, the requirements of the material must be addressed, e.g., an implant into loadbearing bones has to be more resilient than a bone replacement material in non-load-bearing regions. There is a wide range of approaches, which address different strategies and materials for bone tissue replacement or regeneration. In this Special Issue, we would like to draw attention to materials which either induce bone regeneration or support bone tissue growth due to their chemical composition, release of drugs, growth factors or transfecting agents, as well as by surface modifications like coatings or structure designs. These materials may be degradable or durable for a longer time and belong to different material classes such as polymers, hydrogels, ceramics, and metals, as well as to composite materials thereof.

Therefore, the scope of the Special Issue “Bone Regeneration Materials” is to bring together a broad overview of the latest developments in this field in the form of original high-quality research papers and short communications covering the most recent advances. It is our pleasure to invite you to submit a manuscript for this Special Issue and open your valuable research to the community.

Dr. Andrea Ewald
Dr. Elke Vorndran
Guest Editors

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