Biomaterials

Abstract

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