The Chemistry of Medical and Dental Materials (Hardcover)

Implants into the human body, such as hip joints, heart valves and dental crowns, have been increasingly used over the last 40 years or so, and many patients have benefited from their use. But how much is known about the metals, ceramics and polymers that are used in these repairs? This book provides a state-of-the-art account of the chemistry of the synthetic materials used in medicine and dentistry. It looks at the properties and interactions of these materials within the body at a molecular level, and includes discussion of bioengineering and cell biology. In addition, there is an account of the surgical procedures used, as well as extensive coverage of the possible biological reactions to the presence of foreign materials in the body. A brief look at the emerging field of tissue engineering completes the text. Fully referenced, with detailed reviews of the current literature, The Chemistry of Medical and Dental Materials will be an essential starting-point for all those in academia and industry who are involved in the development of new and improved repair materials.

General

Imprint:	Royal Society of Chemistry
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	RSC Materials Monographs, Volume 3
Release date:	July 2002
First published:	July 2002
Authors:	John W. Nicholson
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Unsewn / adhesive bound
Pages:	254
ISBN-13:	978-0-85404-572-3
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Dentistry / oral & maxillofacial medicine Books > Science & Mathematics > Chemistry > General Books > Medicine > General issues > Medical equipment & techniques > General
LSN:	0-85404-572-4
Barcode:	9780854045723

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