Tag: Biomaterials

While fibrin glue is widely used for its hemostatic and sealing properties, its use is not without risk. A primary concern includes the potential for hypersensitivity reactions, with incidence rates in some studies reported as high as nearly 1% per patient. This article explores **what are the disadvantages of fibrin glue** and the associated risks.

Amorphous forms of silica and silicates are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for oral delivery up to 1,500 mg per day. So, **is silica used in medicine?** Absolutely. This article explores its established and emerging roles, from its inert function as a pharmaceutical excipient to its revolutionary potential in advanced drug delivery systems.

Derived from brown seaweed, alginate is a popular, cost-effective biomaterial used across dentistry and wound care. However, a major drawback limiting its use in precision applications is its poor dimensional stability, particularly in dentistry, where delayed handling can lead to inaccurate models.

For over a century, a sterile, malleable substance has been used in countless surgical procedures to control bone bleeding. This material, known as surgical bone wax, is traditionally composed of a specific mixture of waxes and softening agents.

PDS, or Polydioxanone, suture is a synthetic, absorbable monofilament suture that retains its tensile strength longer than many other synthetic absorbable materials, with up to 50% strength remaining after four weeks. This characteristic makes **PDS suture** a cornerstone in surgical medicine for procedures that require extended wound support.