Magnesium-Based Temporary Implants: Potential, Current Status, Applications, and Challenges

Biomedical implants are important devices used for the repair or replacement of damaged or diseased tissues or organs. The success of implantation depends on various factors, such as mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and biodegradability of the materials used. Recently, magnesium (Mg)-based materials have emerged as a promising class of temporary implants due to their remarkable properties, such as strength, biocompatibility, biodegradability, and bioactivity. This review article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of current research works summarizing the above-mentioned properties of Mg-based materials for use as temporary implants. The key findings from in-vitro, in-vivo, and clinical trials are also discussed. Further, the potential applications of Mg-based implants and the applicable fabrication methods are also reviewed.

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Biomedical implants are important for repairing or replacing damaged or diseased tissues or organs. The success of implantation depends on factors such as mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and biodegradability of the materials used. Magnesium-based materials have emerged as a promising class of temporary implants due to their remarkable properties. This review article provides a comprehensive overview of the properties, research works, and potential applications of Mg-based implants.