Research Progress in Bioactive Glasses for Implant Materials

With the constant development of medical technology, biological materials become more and more important in surgical repair. Bioactive glass and glass ceramic, because of the good bioactivity and biocompatibility, are considered to be the most ideal material for bone repair and replacement. Thus in this paper the recent research progress in bioactive glasses and glass ceramics are summarized. The characteristics of component, structure and property of several kinds of bioactive glasses and glass ceramics are analyzed, the existent problems and some different solutions are also discussed, and their development foreground in surgical repair application is further forecast.