Biomaterials A Tantalus Experience /

• Main Authors: Helsen, Jozef A. (Author), Missirlis, Yannis (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2010.
• Series: Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering,
• Subjects: Physics.; Orthopedics.; Life sciences.; Biophysics.; Biological physics.; Biomedical engineering.; Biomaterials.; Biophysics and Biological Physics.; Biomedical Engineering.; Life Sciences, general.

Replacement of a failing hip joint or other defective organs in the human body by artificial ‘spare parts’ has significantly improved our quality of life. These spare parts have to meet a wide spectrum of mechanical, chemical and design requirements.  In this book, the properties and selection of ma...

Table of Contents:

• The Perfect Human Machine
• The Failing Human Machine
• Corrosion
• Intoxicated by Implants?
• Zirconium and Other Newcomers
• Long Bones
• Layer by Layer
• Metal Implants Bound to Disappear
• A 7,000 Year Old Story: Ceramics
• Dental Materials
• The Perfect Prosthesis?
• Heart Valve Substitutes
• Tissue Engineering: Regenerative Medicine
• Water
• Closing Dinner Speech.