Abstract
Metals and their alloys have been in use as biomaterials for a long time. The developments of biomaterials have reached the third generation of materials, which can tune themselves to the needs of the body of the patient. Metallic biomaterials made of metals and their alloys are used extensively as biomaterials due to their excellent yield strength and biocompatibility. This chapter discusses the different types of metal alloys used as surgical implants. Research is still going on in developing metallic biomaterials with the highest biocompatibility and least toxicity. More research is to be done to develop the most suitable biomaterial for all types of implants.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
