Biomaterials: Principles and Applications (Hardcover)

Contents
Metallic Biomaterials, J.B. Park and Y.K. Kim?
Stainless Steels ? CoCr Alloys ? Ti Alloys ? Dental Metals ? Other Metals ? Corrosion of Metallic Implants ? Manufacturing of Implants
Ceramic Biomaterials, W.G. Billotte
Nonabsorbable or Relatively Bioinert Bioceramics ? Biodegradable or Resorbable Ceramics ? Bioactive or Surface-Reactive Ceramics ? Deterioration of Ceramics ? Bioceramic Manufacturing Techniques
Polymeric Biomaterials, H.B. Lee, G. Khang, and J.H. Lee
Polymerization and Basic Structure ? Polymers Used as Biomaterials ? Sterilization ? Surface Modifications for Improving Biocompatability ? Chemogradient Surfaces for Cell and Protein Interaction
Composite Biomaterials, R. Lakes
Structure ? Bounds on Properties ? Anisotropy of Composites ? Particulate Composites ? Fibrous Composites ? Porous Materials ? Biocompatibility
Biodegradable Polymeric Biomaterials: An Updated Overview, C.-C. Chu
Glycolide/Lactide Based Biodegradable Linear Aliphatic Polyesters ? Non-Glycolide/Lactide Based Linear Aliphatic Polyesters ? Non-Alphatic Polyesters Type Biodegradable Polymers ? Biodegradation Properties of Synthetic Biodegradable Polymers ? The Role of Linear Aliphatic Biodegradable Polyesters in Tissue Engineering and Regeneration
Biologic Biomaterials: Tissue-Derived Biomaterials (Collagen), S.-T. Li
Structure and Properties of Collagen and Collagen-Rich Tissues ? Biotechnology of Collagen ? Design of a Resorbable Collagen-Based Medical Implant ? Tissue Engineering for Tissue and Organ Regeneration
Soft Tissue Replacements, K.B. Chandran, K.J.L. Burg, and S.W. Shalaby
Blood-Interfacing Implants ? Non-Blood-Interfacing Implants for Soft Tissues
Hard Tissue Replacements, S-H. Park, A. Llinas, V.K. Goel, and J.C. Keller
Bone Repair and Joint Implants ? Dental Implants: The Relationship of Materials Characteristics to Biologic Properties
Preservation Techniques for Biomaterials, R. Coger and M. Toner
Phase Behavior ? Nonfreezing Storage: Hypothermic ? Freeze-Thaw Technology ? Freeze-Drying ? Vitrification ? Summary
Hip Joint Prosthesis Fixation-Problems and Possible Solutions, J.B. Park
Acetabular Cup ? Femoral Stem ? Articulating Surface of the Acetabular Cup and Femoral Head