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Park (U. of Iowa) and Bronzino (Trinity College) describe advances in the field of biomaterials in areas including biotechnology, science, and surgical techniques and instruments, and detail the uses of biomaterials in medicine and dentistry. Biomaterials including metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, and tissue-derived biomaterials are reviewed, guidelines are given for storage and preservation of biomaterials, and hip joint prosthesis problems and solutions are examined. Some 100 b&w photos of equipment and micro images of materials are included.Book News, Inc. Portland, OR

Book Description
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 of 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. The text is concise, topical, and not overly technical - No other book covers the entire field of biomaterials so succinctly in one volume.

Book Info
Offers a comprehensive review of all the major biomaterials in this rapidly growing field. Covers recent advances in the field discussing tissue-derived biomaterials, including storage and preservation guidelines.

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. Llinás, 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