Advances and Challenges of Biodegradable Implant Materials with a Focus on Magnesium-Alloys and Bacterial Infections
Medical implants made of biodegradable materials could be advantageous for temporary applications, such as mechanical support during bone-healing or as vascular stents to keep blood vessels open. After completion of the healing process, the implant would disappear, avoiding long-term side effects or...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-07-01
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| Series: | Metals |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/8/7/532 |