Objective
To review the research and application progress of bioactive glass in bone repair.
Methods
The recently published literature concerning bioactive glass in bone repair was reviewed and summarized.
Results
Bioactive glass can classified different types, such as bioactive glass particulate, bioactive glass scaffold, bioactive glass coating, injectable bioactive glass cement, and bioactive glass delivery system. Bioactive glass has been well studied in the field of bone repair due to its excellent biological properties. Also, the remarkable progress has been made in various aspects.
Conclusion
Bioactive glass is a reliable material of bone repair and will play an even more important role in the future.
