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absorbable implants Implants constructed of materials designed to be absorbed by the body without producing an immune response. They are usually composed of plastics and are frequently used in orthopedics and orthodontics.


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(Bioabsorbable Implants, Biodegradable Implants)


Absorbable implants are usually made of polyglycolic acid (PGA), polylactic
acid (PLA) or various copolymers of these macromolecules.


N Sernert, J Karlsson - Knee Surg, Sports Traumatol, Arthrosc, 2000



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