 Bioactive glasses, BGs, are being increasingly used as a material for repairing bone defects due to trauma, tumors, congenital pathologies, and infection. Previous approaches have had varying degrees of success, but there remains a need for synthetic bone grafts which can be used in large numbers every year. Recently, research has shown that BGs can also be used to regenerate soft tissues, bridging the gap between engineering and surgery. However, the materials must be carefully selected and processed to ensure optimal results. Additionally, the use of porous scaffolds is becoming increasingly important, allowing for greater control over the structure and functionality of the material. This article was authored by Elisa Fumay, Jacopo Barbieri, Enrica Verne, and others.