SEGUNDO, F. A. S.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/0501928250271855; SOUSA SEGUNDO, Francisco Alipio de.
Résumé:
Attempts to repair large bone lesions are challenging, to facilitate this process it is
possible to use biomaterials that stimulate the regeneration of this tissue, for this it is
possible to use isolated or associated materials. The present work proposes to carry out
an overview of what is currently being worked on with the application of ethylene glycol
dimethacrylate (PEGDMA) on the repair of bone tissue, as well as to present a composite
developed with the association of PEGDMA with the beta trisphosphate ceramics of
calcium (β-TCP) and Wollastonite to regenerate bone segmental defects in rabbits. In this
process, mainly in vivo assays were taken into account. Several evaluations can be
performed to monitor the interaction of composites in the body, including imaging and
histopathological exams. The positive results reported with the use of composites based
on polymers such as polyethylene glycol, could also be observed in the present study,
being an excellent option for association, whether with medications, ceramics or other
polymers.