European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

NATURAL BIO-COMPOSITES: AN INERT MATERIAL FOR TISSUE REPLACEMENT

Dr. Sampa Dhabal, *Dr. Dhrubo Jyoti Sen and Dr. Dhananjoy Saha

ABSTRACT

Hard tissues in the human body are natural composite materials and they serve as templates in the development of tissue replacement materials. Over the last two decades, various bioactive composites have been investigated for tissue replacement and tissue regeneration purposes. Each of these composites has its distinctive characteristics and may be used in specific clinical situations. The successful clinical use of bioactive composites has paved the way for further developing this type of biomaterials for various applications. With new knowledge being gained of natural tissues and the human body and the advancement of composite science and technology, newer and better composite materials will become available for substituting diseased, damaged or worn-out body parts. Natural tissues such as bone have the exceptional ability of self-repair. It remains a great challenge for man to produce what nature has made for us.

Keywords: Hard Tissue replacement, Natural bio-composites, Hip joint prosthesis.