Open AccessCollagen: An Overview
Author(s) -
Maria G. Patino,
Mirdza E. Neiders,
Sebastiano Andreana,
B Noble,
Robert E. Cohen
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
implant dentistry
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.538
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1538-2982
pISSN - 1056-6163
DOI - 10.1097/00008505-200207000-00014
Subject(s) - nanotechnology , computer science , dentistry , materials science , medicine
Collagen is a versatile material with biological properties that make it useful for the fabrication of implantable devices in medicine and dentistry. In this article we review collagen biosynthesis, structure, and types, as well as the properties that make it compatible with human tissues.