Absorbable Implants

Implants constructed of materials designed to be absorbed by the body without producing an immune response. They are usually composed of plastics and are frequently used in orthopedics and orthodontics.

Also Known As:

Absorbable Implant; Bioabsorbable Implant; Biodegradable Implant; Implant, Absorbable; Implant, Bioabsorbable; Implant, Biodegradable; Implants, Bioabsorbable; Implants, Biodegradable; Bioabsorbable Implants; Biodegradable Implants; Implants, Absorbable

Networked: 171 relevant articles (10 outcomes, 29 trials/studies)

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Therapy Context: Research Results

Equipment and Supplies
- Prostheses and Implants: 21690
  - Absorbable Implants: 171

Experts

1.	Ashammakhi, Nureddin: 3 articles (01/2012 - 05/2003)
2.	Kahana, Alon: 2 articles (01/2020 - 01/2019)
3.	Prokop, A: 2 articles (12/2013 - 10/2002)
4.	Törmälä, Pertti: 2 articles (09/2006 - 05/2003)
5.	Rokkanen, P U: 2 articles (01/2001 - 12/2000)
6.	Kim, Tae Hyung: 1 article (09/2022)
7.	Ko, JaeSang: 1 article (09/2022)
8.	Park, Hyun Young: 1 article (09/2022)
9.	Yoon, Jin Sook: 1 article (09/2022)
10.	Bajaj, Avinash: 1 article (07/2022)

Related Diseases

1.	Bone Fractures (Bone Fracture) 05/31/2023 - "Overall, BELCP may be a better biodegradable implant plate for bone fracture fixation with these optimized fixation configurations as the improved mechanical performance after experimental validation." 07/01/2013 - "The ultrasound-aided fixation of fractured ZM bone using an absorbable implant system is safe and effective in promptly reducing the bone fracture and providing satisfactory cosmetic outcomes over time." 12/01/2023 - "These findings might increase the applicability of PLA-based biocomposites where tribological performance is the main concern, such as biodegradable implants for load-bearing bone fractures or scaffolds, opening up new opportunities for their use." 04/01/2015 - "The use of absorbable implant materials for fixation after bone fracture helps to avoid a second surgery for implant removal and the risks and costs involved. " 05/01/2003 - "Bioabsorbable implants offer an attractive alternative to metallic implants to stabilize small bone fractures in the hand. "
2.	Foreign-Body Reaction 01/01/2020 - "Future studies should focus on the development of absorbable implants with improved biocompatibility aiming to further decrease the potential of foreign-body reaction and eliminate the need for additional reoperative procedures." 03/01/2014 - "Local foreign-body reaction to commercial biodegradable implants: an in vivo animal study." 12/01/2010 - "Delayed foreign-body reaction to absorbable implants in metacarpal fracture treatment." 01/01/2019 - "Absorbable Implant Foreign Body Reaction Masquerading as Orbital Cellulitis." 03/01/2007 - "However, bioabsorbable implants elicit a local foreign-body reaction that may lead to osteolysis. "
3.	Osteomyelitis 03/01/1996 - "This study showed that a thin biodegradable implant coating can be developed with bactericidal activity against the organisms frequently associated with osteomyelitis in cases of open fractures." 05/01/2019 - "Nowaday, random copolyesters of 3HB and 4HB (P(3HB-co-4HB)) are used for the development of biodegradable implants loaded with antibiotics for therapeutic treatment of chronic osteomyelitis. " 07/01/2009 - "The use of local antibiotics from a biodegradable implant for chronic osteomyelitis is an attractive alternative. " 01/01/2009 - "[Biodegradable implants and antiseptics for the treatment of postoperative osteomyelitis]." 08/01/2007 - "Gatifloxacin biodegradable implant for treatment of experimental osteomyelitis: in vitro and in vivo evaluation."
4.	Flatfoot (Flat Feet) 04/01/2018 - " approach to the patient, indications and contraindications and available studies on bioabsorbable implants for subtalar arthroereisis in pediatric flatfoot were analyzed in this narrative review. " 05/01/2018 - "Patient-perceived outcomes after subtalar arthroereisis with bioabsorbable implants for flexible flatfoot in growing age: a 4-year follow-up study." 04/01/2018 - "Bioabsorbable implants for subtalar arthroereisis in pediatric flatfoot." 04/01/2018 - "When correct indications and proper surgical technique are followed, arthroereisis with bioabsorbable implants appears to be an effective solution for the treatment of pediatric flexible flatfoot."
5.	Periodontitis 01/01/2022 - "The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a regenerative, bio-absorbable implant biomaterial made of medical-grade porcine gelatin, which is cross-linked by transglutaminase into a porous scaffold for the treatment of periodontitis in dogs in a clinical setting. "

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)
2.	Biocompatible Materials (Biomaterials)
3.	Gelatin
4.	Transglutaminases
5.	Solutions
6.	ardipusilloside I
7.	Alloys
8.	Magnesium
9.	poly(lactide) (polylactic acid)
10.	Dexamethasone (Maxidex)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Trabeculectomy (Trabeculoplasty)
2.	Contraindications
3.	Oral Surgery (Maxillofacial Surgery)
4.	Microspheres (Microsphere)
5.	Bone Wires