Results for tag: "Synthetic Bone Graft Substitutes"

Synthetic bone graft substitutes are a category within the biomaterials market that focuses on products designed to mimic the properties of natural bone tissue and facilitate bone regeneration or repair. These biomaterials are essential in orthopedic surgery, dental surgery, and reconstructive procedures. The demand for such substitutes arises from limitations associated with traditional bone grafts, such as donor site morbidity in autografts and potential disease transmission in allografts. Synthetic grafts are typically osteoconductive, facilitating new bone growth, and may also possess osteoinductive and osteogenic properties, thus actively promoting bone tissue formation. Materials commonly used for synthetic bone grafts include ceramics like hydroxyapatite and tricalcium phosphate, bioactive glass, and polymers. Composites of these materials can offer enhanced performance by combining the best attributes of each component. Advancements in technology have led to the development of highly porous and biocompatible structures that closely resemble natural bone architecture. The integration of growth factors and stem cell technology represents a novel approach to further optimize the healing process. The market for these products is shaped by factors like advancements in biomaterial science, increasing orthopedic and dental surgeries, an aging population, and the rising prevalence of bone and joint disorders. Several companies are active in the synthetic bone graft substitutes market. Some of the prominent players include Medtronic, Stryker, Zimmer Biomet, DePuy Synthes, and Wright Medical Group. Additionally, companies such Show Less Read more