OWN - Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH CI - Copyright Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH OCI - Copyright Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH TA - Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants JT - The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants IS - 1942-4434 (Electronic) IS - 0882-2786 (Print) IP - 5 VI - 11 PST - ppublish DP - 1996 PG - 667-678 LA - en TI - A Review of Material Properties of Biodegradable and Bioresorbable Polymers and Devices for GTR and GBR Applications FAU - Hutmacher, Dietmar AU - Hutmacher D FAU - Hürzeler, Markus B. AU - Hürzeler M FAU - Schliephake, Henning AU - Schliephake H CN - OT - biocompatibility OT - bioresorbable device OT - bioresorbable polymer OT - guided bone regeneration AB - Use of bioresorbable and biodegradable materials for guided tissue and guided bone regeneration is under intense investigation and is being tested in clinical trials. This study presents a basic overview of material properties of bioresorbable and biodegradable polymers and devices for guided tissue and guided bone regeneration treatment. Collagens and aliphatic polyesters, such as poly(glycolic acid), poly(glactic acid), and polycaprolactone, are discussed, as well as biocompatibility, mechanical properties, and sterilization. AID - 844143