Biomaterials: An Introduction (Hardcover, 3)

Introduction to Biomaterials.- The Structure of Solids.- Characterization of Materials-I.- Characterization of Materials-II: Electrical, Optical, X-Ray Absorption, Acoustic, Ultrasonic, Etc.-Metallic Implant Materials.- Ceramic Implant Materials.- Polymeric Implant Materials.- Composites as Biomaterials.- Structure-Property Relationships of Biological Materials.- Tissue Response to Implants.- Soft Tissue Replacement I: Sutures, Skin, and Maxillofacial Implants.- Soft Tissue Replacement II: Blood Interfacing Implants.- Hard Tissue Replacement I: Long Bone Repair.- Hard Tissue Replacement-II: Joints and Teeth.- Transplants.- Biodegradable Materials for Tissue Engineering.- Appendices.