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Biomaterials science and biocompatability /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Silver, Frederick H., 1949-
Other Authors: Christiansen, David L.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Springer, [1999]
Subjects:
Biocompatible Materials.
Prostheses and Implants.
Tissues > physiology.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction to biomaterials science and biocompatibility
  • Introduction to structure and properties of biological tissues
  • Introduction to structure and properties of polymers, metals, and ceramics
  • Microscopic and macroscopic structure of tissues
  • Determination of physical structure and modeling
  • Assembly of biological macromolecules
  • Mechanical properties of tissues
  • Pathobiology and response to tissue injury
  • Wound healing
  • Pathobiological responses to implants
  • Tissue engineering
  • Future considerations