Biomaterials - Principles and Applications

Biomaterials: Principles and Applications offers a comprehensive review of all the major biomaterials in this rapidly growing field. In recent years, the role of biomaterials has been influenced considerably by advances in many areas of biotechnology and science, as well as advances in surgical techniques and instruments. Comprising chapters contributed by a panel of international experts, this text provides a familiarity with the uses of materials in medicine and dentistry and the rational basis for these applications. It covers such subjects as biodegradable polymeric materials and their relation to tissue engineering, biologic materials, and biomaterials applications in soft and hard tissues. Nearly one hundred figures and tables further add to the value of this book. Concise, topical, and not overly technical - no other book covers the entire field of biomaterials so succinctly in one volume.

List of contents

Metallic Biomaterials. Ceramic Biomaterials. Polymeric Biomaterials. Composite Biomaterials. Biodegradable Polymeric Biomaterials: An Updated Overview. Biologic Biomaterials: Tissue-Derived Biomaterials (Collagen). Soft Tissue Replacements. Hard Tissue Replacements. Preservation Techniques for Biomaterials. Hip Joint Prosthesis Fixation-Problems and Possible Solutions.

About the author

Joon B. Park, Joseph D. Bronzino

Summary

With contributions from international experts, Biomaterials: Principles and Applications offers an accessible, comprehensive review of all the major biomaterials in this rapidly growing field.

Product details

• Assisted by: Joseph D. Bronzino (Editor), Joon B. Park (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 29.08.2002
• EAN: 9780849314919
• ISBN: 978-0-8493-1491-9
• No. of pages: 264
• Weight: 650 g
• Illustrations: schwarz-weiss Illustrationen, Tabellen, schwarz-weiss
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Miscellaneous; MEDICAL / Biotechnology, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Biomedical, Materials science, Biomedical engineering, Mathematics & science, Mathematics and science, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Materials Science / General