Influence of morphology on in vitro compatibility of bioactive glasses

In vitro bioactivity and biocompatibility of fiber and bulk bioactive glasses were studied. After synthesis with tetraethoxysilane, individual bulk and fiber samples were soaked in a simulated body fluid solution and removed at intervals of 5 and 30 days, respectively. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic analysis showed hydroxyapatite characteristic P–O vibrational bands for simulated body fluid soaked fibers and bulk samples. Osteoblast viability and alkaline phosphatase production were evaluated by cell incubation in the presence of samples and compared to controls. Fiber glass-incubated osteoblasts showed lower viability but the same alkaline phosphatase production when compared to bulk sample and controls.