Zinc Versus Magnesium as Biodegradable Metals for Temporary Implants

Opening Remarks Extensive research efforts are ongoing to develop materials that can be used as temporary implants in the human body to perform multiple functions depending on the nature of ailment. Among the metals, zinc and magnesium based materials have garnered significant attention in recent years to serve as temporary implants. This article aims to provide a snapshot of their merits and demerits and accordingly the challenges faced by material scientists.