CANCELLED - Bio-Medical Advances In Polyphosphazene Rubber Materials

We will explore the advances in Polyphosphazene rubber materials and the broad spectrum of products and applications this unique platform technology provides for the Health Care Industry.

The initial bio-medical application for polyphosphazene elastomer consisted of a soft, durable denture liner for the dental industry. The product was a FDA Class II application and was marketed by Hygenics Corporation under the Novus™ label. It offered several unique properties which were well suited for the application. The material disappeared from the market in 1994 when the PNF™ Gum Stock manufacturer ceased production and took the base material off the market.

There are numerous other applications that have since been developed and are in testing with the Phosphorus-Nitrogen (P=N) backbone. The new materials have other side groups substituted on the phosphorus atom in the backbone and have some of the same basic characteristics such as bio-compatibility, durability and dampening..  

We will explore these advances, applications and why the material is ideal for these biomedical applications during our paper.