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Bioceramics - Materials * Properties * Applications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992)
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Bioceramics - Materials * Properties * Applications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992)
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As recently as 20 years ago, ceramics were widely ignored as
potential biomaterials. Interest in bioceramics has increased
dramatically over the past decade to the point where it is
anticipated they will be the materials of choice for many
orthopedic, otologic, maxillofacial and dental applications during
the decade of the '90s. Alumina ceramics are being used extensively
as articulating comJ1onents in total joint prostheses because of
Ithe materials low coefficient of friction and excellent wear
resistances. Alumina ceramics are also being used in dental and
maxillofacial applica tions because of the materials excellent
biocompatibility. Because of its ability to chemically bond to
bone, hydroxyapatite is rapidly becoming the material of choice for
many dental and maxillofacial applications. For the past decade,
one of the most widely researched topics in the field of
orthopedics has been the clinical evaluation of joint prostheses
based upon stabili zation via tissue ingrowth. It appears that the
next generation of joint prostheses will be based upon direct
chemically bonding to bone using hydroxyapatite, surface-active
glass or surface-active glass ceramics coatings. Resorbable
bioceramics are limited to temporary bone space fillers,
periodontal pockets treatment and resorbable pharma ceutical
delivery systems. Bioceramics is a comprehensive reference textbook
covering the history of bio ceramics, present status of
bioceramics, and prediction for future use of bioceramics. This
book will serve as a major reference for students, as well as
experienced bio material researchers. The book presents the
state-of-the-art of bioceramics as of 1991."
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