TRATE, UAB is implementing the project “Synthesis of new inorganic materials for synthetic bone grafts and investigation of biological activity in vitro and in vivo.”. During the implementation of the project, TRATE, UAB will conduct scientific research aimed at developing a prototype of a synthetic bone and preparing its production technology.
For some time now, intensive research has been conducted worldwide to synthesize new and modify existing biologically active materials suitable for the production of bone grafts. To restore teeth with implants, there must be sufficient and high-quality bone tissue to ensure that the implant is stable and secure, and that the formed tooth can withstand chewing loads. Often, patients lack sufficient jawbone thickness, which necessitates bone augmentation before implant placement. Although the “gold standard” for this procedure is considered to be the transplantation of the patient’s own bone tissue, the demand for fully synthetic products is increasing to reduce the risk of disease transmission and minimize complications associated with the transplantation of the patient’s own bone.
Synthetic products have several advantages over traditional methods, including consistent quality, unchanged properties during gamma radiation sterilization, unlimited availability, and adaptability to specific patient needs. Furthermore, the use of synthetic products for bone augmentation eliminates ethical, religious, and other concerns related to product use, while also simplifying product supply logistics.
The project is being implemented under the 2022–2030 Development Program managed by the Ministry of the Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania as part of the Economic Transformation and Competitiveness Development Program’s progress measure No. 05-001-01-05-07 “Creating a Consistent Innovation Promotion System” under the activity “Promoting Foreign Direct Investment in Research and Experimental Development.”
The total project value is €937,307.75, of which €630,668.87 is allocated from the European Regional Development Fund.
The project implementation period is from January 20, 2025, to January 20, 2028.