Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Medical Implants

Medical implants are devices or materials surgically placed within the body to replace, support, or enhance biological structures and functions. Research published in Biotechnology and Biomedical Science addresses the development and characterization of biomaterials designed for implantation, with particular emphasi…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited Cited 59× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2576-6694 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Medical implants are devices or materials surgically placed within the body to replace, support, or enhance biological structures and functions. Research published in Biotechnology and Biomedical Science addresses the development and characterization of biomaterials designed for implantation, with particular emphasis on bone tissue engineering applications. Published work has examined calcium orthophosphate scaffolds, a class of biocompatible materials that mimic the mineral composition of natural bone and provide three-dimensional frameworks to support new bone formation. These scaffolds serve as temporary structures that guide cellular attachment, proliferation, and differentiation while gradually degrading as native tissue regenerates. The topic matters because successful medical implants must meet stringent requirements for biocompatibility, mechanical strength, degradation rates, and integration with surrounding tissues. Advances in scaffold design and material science directly impact clinical outcomes for patients requiring bone reconstruction following trauma, tumor resection, or degenerative disease. Understanding the relationships between scaffold composition, architecture, and biological performance enables the development of more effective implantable devices that restore function and improve quality of life for individuals with skeletal defects or injuries.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 1 article above has been cited 59 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Biotechnology and Biomedical Science (ISSN 2576-6694).

Journal editorial board
Professor Massoud Kaykhaii · Slovakia Dr. Rabiul Ahasan · Saudi Arabia Dr. Jun Wan · United States

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