Biomaterials
By: Sujata V. Bhat.
Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 265
Subjects: Biomedical materials.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [217]-233) and index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: 1. Overview of Biomaterials; title: 1.1 Introduction 1; title: 1.2 Historical developments 2; title: 1.3 Construction materials 2; title: 1.4 Impact of biomaterials 6; title: 1.5 Strength of biological tissues 8; title: 1.6 Performance of implants 8; title: 1.7 Tissue response to implants 8; title: 1.8 Interfacial phenomena 9; title: 1.9 Safety and efficacy testing 11; title: 1.10 Summary 11; title: 2. Structure and Properties of Materials; title: 2.1 Atomic and molecular bonds 12; title: 2.2 Crystal structure of solids 12; title: 2.3 Phase changes 15; title: 2.4 Crystal imperfections 15; title: 2.5 Noncrystalline solids 18; title: 2.6 Surface properties 19; title: 2.7 Mechanical properties of materials 21; title: 2.8 Thermal treatments 23; title: 2.9 Surface improvements 23; title: 2.10 Sterilization 23; title: 2.11 Summary 24; title: 3. Metals; title: 3.1 Introduction 25; title: 3.2 Stainless steels 26; title: 3.3 Cobalt-Chromium alloys 28; title: 3.4 Titanium based alloys 30; title: 3.5 Nitinol 32; title: 3.6 Other metals 33; title: 3.7 Metallic corrosion 33; title: 3.8 Biological tolerance of implant metals 36; title: 3.9 Summary 38; title: 4. Ceramics; title: 4.1 Introduction 39; title: 4.2 Carbons 39; title: 4.3 Alumina 41; title: 4.4 Yttria stabilized zirconia 43; title: 4.5 Surface reactive ceramics 44; title: 4.6 Resorbable ceramics 46; title: 4.7 Composites 47; title: 4.8 Analysis of ceramic surfaces 48; title: 4.9 Summary 50; title: 5. Synthetic Polymers; title: 5.1 Introduction 51; title: 5.2 Polymers in biomedical use 56; title: 5.3 Polyethylene and polypropylene 59; title: 5.4 Perfluorinated polymers 60; title: 5.5 Acrylic polymers 61; title: 5.6 Hydrogels 63; title: 5.7 Polyurethanes 64; title: 5.8 Polyamides 65; title: 5.9 Biodegradable synthetic polymers 66; title: 5.10 Silicone rubber 68; title: 5.11 Plasma polymerization 70; title: 5.12 Microorganisms in polymeric implants 70; title: 5.13 Polymer sterilization 70; title: 5.14 Summary 71; title: 6. Biopolymers; title: 6.1 Introduction 72; title: 6.2 Collagens 72; title: 6.3 Elastin 80; title: 6.4 Mucopolysaccharides 81; title: 6.5 Proteoglycans 82; title: 6.6 Cellulose and derivatives 87; title: 6.7 Chitin 89; title: 6.8 Other polysaccharides 90; title: 6.9 Summary 91; title: 7. Tissues Grafts; title: 7.1 Introduction 92; title: 7.2 Blood 93; title: 7.3 Tissue grafts and rejection processes 99; title: 7.4 Skin 102; title: 7.5 Skin grafts 106; title: 7.6 Connective tissue grafts 110; title: 7.7 Summary 111; title: 8. Soft Tissue Applications; title: 8.1 Introduction 112; title: 8.2 Bulk space fillers 112; title: 8.3 Maxillofacial implants 114; title: 8.4 Fluid transfer implants 116; title: 8.5 Functional load-carrying and supporting implants 116; title: 8.6 Percutaneous devices 124; title: 8.7 Biomaterials in urological practice 126; title: 8.8 Microencapsulation of live animal cells 127; title: 8.9 Summary 129; title: 9. Cardiovascular Implants and Extracorporeal Devices; title: 9.1 Introduction 130; title: 9.2 Blood clotting 130; title: 9.3 Blood rheology 132; title: 9.4 Blood vessels 133; title: 9.5 The heart 134; title: 9.6 Aorta and valves 135; title: 9.7 Geometry of blood circulation 138; title: 9.8 The lungs 139; title: 9.9 Vascular implants 140; title: 9.10 Cardiac pacemakers 147; title: 9.11 Blood substitutes 150; title: 9.12 Kidney function 150; title: 9.13 Water in human body 151; title: 9.14 Extracorporeal blood circulation devices 152; title: 9.15 Summary 161; title: 10. Biomaterials in Ophthalmology; title: 10.1 Introduction 163; title: 10.2 Anatomy of eye 163; title: 10.3 Viscoelastic solutions 165; title: 10.4 Contact lenses 165; title: 10.5 Optical implants 167; title: 10.6 Drainage tubes in glaucoma 168; title: 10.7 Scleral buckling materials for retinal detachment 168; title: 10.8 Vitreous implants 169; title: 10.9 Acrylate adhesives 169; title: 10.10 Eye shields 169; title: 10.11 Artificial tears 169; title: 10.12 Summary 170; title: 11. Orthopaedic Implants; title: 11.1 Introduction 171; title: 11.2 Bone composition and properties 173; title: 11.3 Temporary fixation devices 180; title: 11.4 Fracture healing by electrical and electromagnetic stimulation 182; title: 11.5 Joint replacement 182; title: 11.6 Knee joint repair 186; title: 11.7 Bone regeneration with resorbable material 191; title: 11.8 Summary 193; title: 12. Dental Materials; title: 12.1 Introduction 194; title: 12.2 Teeth composition and mechanical properties 194; title: 12.3 Impression materials 195; title: 12.4 Bases, liners and varnishes for cavities 197; title: 12.5 Fillings and restorative materials 197; title: 12.6 Materials for deep cavities 199; title: 12.7 Metals in dentistry 201; title: 12.8 Oral implants 201; title: 12.9 Use of collagen in dentistry 205; title: 12.10 Summary 205.