Bioscience and bioengineering of titanium materials /

This unique book about bioscience and the bioengineering of titanium materials is based on more than 1,000 published articles. It bridges the gap between the medical/dental fields and the engineering/technology areas, due to the authors unique experience in both during the last 30 years. The book co...

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Main Author: Oshida, Yoshiki
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam ; Boston ; London : Elsevier, 2007.
Edition:1st ed.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This unique book about bioscience and the bioengineering of titanium materials is based on more than 1,000 published articles. It bridges the gap between the medical/dental fields and the engineering/technology areas, due to the authors unique experience in both during the last 30 years. The book covers Materials Classifications, Chemical and Electrochemical Reactions, Oxidation, Biological Reactions, Implant-related Biological Reactions, Applications, Fabri-cation Technologies, Surface Modifications, and Future Perspectives. * Provides quick access to the primary literature in this field * Reviews studies of titanium materials in medical and dental applications, as reported in nearly 1,500 articles published over last several years * Draws information from several types of studies and reports * Helps readers answer questions about the most appropriate materials and when to use them.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:xiv, 432 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780080451428
008045142X