Bioactive Glass

Product Information

SG's Bioactive Glass utilizes its biocompatibility and bioactivity attributes to function as implant devices in the human body; to repair and replace diseased or damaged bones, etc.. Bioactive glasses are degradable in body fluids and can act as a vehicle for delivering ions beneficial for healing. Bioactive glass can also be used in cosmetic products and countless other products which are applied to, or placed inside of, the human body.

Advantages

• Inorganic - no disease transmission
• Will NOT be rejected by the body
• Anti-microbial effect
• Aids in healing tissue
• Cheaper than other medically approved biomaterials
• Biodegradable - breaks down over time, into material that the body can then use

Applications

• Tooth repair
• Bone repair/replacement
• Bone grafts
• Cosmetics (lotions, creams, etc.)
• Medical putties
• Coating for metal implants
• Medical/Dental Composites/Resins - serves as a strengthening component
• Medical glues
• Standalone granules for countless orthopedic and spine industry applications