Osteoconductive Potential of Barrier NanoSiO(2) PLGA Membranes Functionalized by Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapour Deposition

The possibility of tailoring membrane surfaces with osteoconductive potential, in particular in biodegradable devices, to create modified biomaterials that stimulate osteoblast response should make them more suitable for clinical use, hopefully enhancing bone regeneration. Bioactive inorganic materials, such as silica, have been suggested to improve the bioactivity of synthetic biopolymers. An in vitro study on…