Biomaterials: a basic introduction

Part IBiomaterials ScienceBiomaterials Science and EngineeringLearning ObjectivesMaterials Science and EngineeringMultilevels of Structure and Categorization of MaterialsFour Categories of MaterialsDefinitions of Biomaterials, Biomedical Materials, and Biological MaterialsBiocompatibilityChapter HighlightsActivitiesSimple Questions in ClassProblems and ExercisesBibliographyToxicity and CorrosionLearning ObjectivesElements in the BodyBiological Roles and Toxicities of Trace ElementsSelection of Metallic Elements in Medical-Grade AlloysCorrosion of MetalsEnvironment inside the BodyMinimization of Toxicity of Metal ImplantsChapter HighlightsLaboratory Practice 1Simple Questions in ClassProblems and ExercisesAdvanced Topic: Biological Roles of Alloying ElementsBibliographyMechanical Properties of BiomaterialsLearning ObjectivesRole of Implant BiomaterialsMechanical Properties of General ImportanceHardnessElasticity: Resilience and StrechabilityMechanical Properties Terms Used in the Medical CommunityFailureEssential Mechanical Properties of Orthopedic Implant BiomaterialsChapter HighlightsActivitiesSimple Questions in ClassProblems and ExercisesBibliographyMetallic Biomaterials in Orthopedic ImplantsLearning ObjectivesDevelopment of Metallic BiomaterialsStainless SteelsCobalt-Based AlloysTitanium AlloysComparison of Stainless Steels, Cobalt, and Titanium AlloysSummary and RemarksChapter HighlightsActivitiesSimple Questions in ClassProblems and ExercisesBibliographyMetallic Biomaterials: Miscellaneous OthersLearning ObjectivesDental MaterialsNiTi Shape-Memory AlloysOther Clinically Applied Metallic MaterialsNew Metallic Materials: Magnesium AlloysChapter HighlightsLaboratory Practice 2Simple Questions in ClassProblems and ExercisesBibliographyBioinert CeramicsLearning ObjectivesOverview of BioceramicsInert Bioceramics: Al2O3Inert Bioceramics: ZrO2Two Types of JointsSummary and Remarks on Al2O3 and ZrO2Dental CeramicsChapter HighlightsActivitiesSimple Questions in ClassProblems and ExercisesAdvanced Topic: Total Joint ReplacementBibliographyBioactive and Bioresorbable CeramicsLearning ObjectivesOverview of Surface Bioactive and Bulk Degradable CeramicsCalcium Phosphates and HydroxyapatiteBioactive GlassesBioactive Glass-CeramicsBone-Bonding MechanismsBiodegradable CeramicsChapter HighlightsLaboratory Practice 3Simple Questions in ClassProblems and ExercisesAdvanced Topic: Bioceramic Scaffolds for Bone Tissue EngineeringBibliographyPolymeric Biomaterials: FundamentalsLearning ObjectivesBasic Concepts on PolymersOverview of Polymeric BiomaterialsChapter HighlightsActivitiesSimple Questions in ClassProblems and ExercisesAdvanced Topic: Polymers and Polymer Scaffolds for Soft Tissue EngineeringBibliographyBioinert PolymersLearning ObjectivesPolyolefinPoly(Ethylene Terephthalate)Acrylate PolymerFluorocarbon PolymersSiliconePolyurethaneChapter HighlightsActivitiesSimple Questions in ClassProblems and ExercisesAdvanced Topic: Properties and Applications of Polyurethane as BiomaterialsBibliographyBioresorbable PolymersLearning ObjectivesBiodegradation of PolymersPolyesters: PGA, PLA, and PCLPolyesters: PHAElastomeric Polyester: Poly(Polyol Sebacate)Polyether: Poly(Ethylene Glycol)PolyamideSurface-Erodible PolymersBiological PolymersChapter HighlightsSimple Questions in ClassProblems and ExercisesLaboratory Practice 4Advanced Topic: Natural Polymers: Resilin, Silk, and GlutenBibliographyComposite BiomaterialsLearning ObjectivesOverview of CompositesNatural Composites: BoneDental CompositesArtificial BoneChapter HighlightsLaboratory Practice 5Simple Questions in ClassProblems and ExercisesAdvanced Topic: Development of Artificial Bone: Composites and ScaffoldsBibliographyPart IIMedical ScienceMedicine and Medical ScienceLearning ObjectivesMedicine and Medical ScienceMedical Science versus Materials ScienceLearning Goals of Part IIChapter HighlightsActivityBibliographyImage LinksSimple Questions in ClassProblems and ExercisesHuman Anatomy And Diseases I: Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, and Endocrine SystemsLearning ObjectivesIntegumentary SystemSkeletal SystemMuscular SystemNervous SystemEndocrine SystemChapter HighlightsActivitiesSimple Questions in ClassProblems and ExercisesAdvanced Topic: Biomaterial Challenges in Bone Tissue EngineeringBibliographyHuman Anatomy And Diseases II: Cardiovascular SystemLearning ObjectivesAnatomy and Functions of the Cardiovascular SystemCardiovascular DiseaseCardiac Performance: P-V LoopCurrent Therapies for Heart DiseaseAlternative Treatments and Application of BiomaterialsArtificial Blood VesselsChapter HighlightsActivitiesSimple Questions in ClassProblems and ExercisesBibliographyHuman Anatomy And Diseases III: Respiratory, Lymphatic, Digestive, Urinary, and Reproductive SystemsLearning ObjectivesRespiratory SystemLymphatic SystemDigestive SystemUrinary SystemReproductive SystemChapter HighlightsActivitiesSimple Questions in ClassProblems and ExercisesBibliographyCells and BiomoleculesLearning ObjectivesIntroductionCell Biochemistry and BiosynthesisCell StructureTransport across Plasma MembranesCell ProliferationCell Differentiation and Stem CellsChapter HighlightsActivitiesAdvanced Topic: Cell Therapy to Treat Cardiac DiseaseStrategies to Address Immune Rejection in CellsSummary of Cell-Based Therapies and Their LimitationsSimple Questions in ClassProblems and ExercisesBibliographyHistology and Tissue Properties I: Epithelial, Neuronal, and Muscle TissueLearning ObjectivesIntroductionEpitheliumMuscular TissueNervous TissueChapter HighlightsActivitiesAdvanced Topic: Properties of Proteins in Mammalian TissuesSimple Questions in ClassProblems and ExercisesBibliographyHistology and Tissue Properties II: Connective TissuesLearning ObjectivesOverview of Connective TissuesTypes of Connective TissueConnective Tissue Proper (Skin, Tendon, Ligament)Mechanical Properties of Structural ProteinsCartilageBoneChapter HighlightsLaboratory Practice 6Simple Questions in ClassProblems and ExercisesBibliographyImmune System and Body Responses to BiomaterialsLearning ObjectivesImmune SystemTissue Response to InjuriesBody Response to ImplantsChapter HighlightsActivitiesSimple Questions in ClassProblems and ExercisesBibliographyEvaluation of BiomaterialsLearning ObjectivesOverview of Biomaterials EvaluationStandardsToxicological EvaluationCytotoxicity TestingEvaluation in AnimalsChapter HighlightsLaboratory Practice 7Case Study: Evaluation of Heart Patch in RatsSimple Questions in ClassProblems and ExercisesBibliographyRegulation of Medical DevicesLearning ObjectivesRegulations versus StandardsMedical DevicesPreclinical TestingClinical TrialsDevelopment of Medical Devices and Possible Career OpportunitiesChapter HighlightsActivitiesSimple Questions in ClassProblems and ExercisesBibliographyIndex.