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Biomaterials
2002, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Narosa Pub. House
in English
0792370589 9780792370581
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Table of Contents
Machine generated contents note: 1. Overview of Biomaterials
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Historical developments 2
1.3 Construction materials 2
1.4 Impact of biomaterials 6
1.5 Strength of biological tissues 8
1.6 Performance of implants 8
1.7 Tissue response to implants 8
1.8 Interfacial phenomena 9
1.9 Safety and efficacy testing 11
1.10 Summary 11
2. Structure and Properties of Materials
2.1 Atomic and molecular bonds 12
2.2 Crystal structure of solids 12
2.3 Phase changes 15
2.4 Crystal imperfections 15
2.5 Noncrystalline solids 18
2.6 Surface properties 19
2.7 Mechanical properties of materials 21
2.8 Thermal treatments 23
2.9 Surface improvements 23
2.10 Sterilization 23
2.11 Summary 24
3. Metals
3.1 Introduction 25
3.2 Stainless steels 26
3.3 Cobalt-Chromium alloys 28
3.4 Titanium based alloys 30
3.5 Nitinol 32
3.6 Other metals 33
3.7 Metallic corrosion 33
3.8 Biological tolerance of implant metals 36
3.9 Summary 38
4. Ceramics
4.1 Introduction 39
4.2 Carbons 39
4.3 Alumina 41
4.4 Yttria stabilized zirconia 43
4.5 Surface reactive ceramics 44
4.6 Resorbable ceramics 46
4.7 Composites 47
4.8 Analysis of ceramic surfaces 48
4.9 Summary 50
5. Synthetic Polymers
5.1 Introduction 51
5.2 Polymers in biomedical use 56
5.3 Polyethylene and polypropylene 59
5.4 Perfluorinated polymers 60
5.5 Acrylic polymers 61
5.6 Hydrogels 63
5.7 Polyurethanes 64
5.8 Polyamides 65
5.9 Biodegradable synthetic polymers 66
5.10 Silicone rubber 68
5.11 Plasma polymerization 70
5.12 Microorganisms in polymeric implants 70
5.13 Polymer sterilization 70
5.14 Summary 71
6. Biopolymers
6.1 Introduction 72
6.2 Collagens 72
6.3 Elastin 80
6.4 Mucopolysaccharides 81
6.5 Proteoglycans 82
6.6 Cellulose and derivatives 87
6.7 Chitin 89
6.8 Other polysaccharides 90
6.9 Summary 91
7. Tissues Grafts
7.1 Introduction 92
7.2 Blood 93
7.3 Tissue grafts and rejection processes 99
7.4 Skin 102
7.5 Skin grafts 106
7.6 Connective tissue grafts 110
7.7 Summary 111
8. Soft Tissue Applications
8.1 Introduction 112
8.2 Bulk space fillers 112
8.3 Maxillofacial implants 114
8.4 Fluid transfer implants 116
8.5 Functional load-carrying and supporting implants 116
8.6 Percutaneous devices 124
8.7 Biomaterials in urological practice 126
8.8 Microencapsulation of live animal cells 127
8.9 Summary 129
9. Cardiovascular Implants and Extracorporeal Devices
9.1 Introduction 130
9.2 Blood clotting 130
9.3 Blood rheology 132
9.4 Blood vessels 133
9.5 The heart 134
9.6 Aorta and valves 135
9.7 Geometry of blood circulation 138
9.8 The lungs 139
9.9 Vascular implants 140
9.10 Cardiac pacemakers 147
9.11 Blood substitutes 150
9.12 Kidney function 150
9.13 Water in human body 151
9.14 Extracorporeal blood circulation devices 152
9.15 Summary 161
10. Biomaterials in Ophthalmology
10.1 Introduction 163
10.2 Anatomy of eye 163
10.3 Viscoelastic solutions 165
10.4 Contact lenses 165
10.5 Optical implants 167
10.6 Drainage tubes in glaucoma 168
10.7 Scleral buckling materials for retinal detachment 168
10.8 Vitreous implants 169
10.9 Acrylate adhesives 169
10.10 Eye shields 169
10.11 Artificial tears 169
10.12 Summary 170
11. Orthopaedic Implants
11.1 Introduction 171
11.2 Bone composition and properties 173
11.3 Temporary fixation devices 180
11.4 Fracture healing by electrical and electromagnetic stimulation 182
11.5 Joint replacement 182
11.6 Knee joint repair 186
11.7 Bone regeneration with resorbable material 191
11.8 Summary 193
12. Dental Materials
12.1 Introduction 194
12.2 Teeth composition and mechanical properties 194
12.3 Impression materials 195
12.4 Bases, liners and varnishes for cavities 197
12.5 Fillings and restorative materials 197
12.6 Materials for deep cavities 199
12.7 Metals in dentistry 201
12.8 Oral implants 201
12.9 Use of collagen in dentistry 205
12.10 Summary 205.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [217]-233) and index.
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