Handbook of Bioceramics and Biocomposites

Editors: Antoniac, Iulian Vasile (Ed.)
Presents a multidisciplinary approach, from materials properties and medical device performance to new treatment options and the clinician’s attitude
Reviews the latest applications of bioceramics and biocomposites in bone tissue engineering, remodelling and regeneration
Describes the essential requirements for resorbable bioceramics and biocomposites in clinical applications
Reviews clinical performance especially in dentistry and orthopaedics
Organized for use in instructional course lectures

This handbook describes several current trends in the development of bioceramics and biocomposites for clinical use in the repair, remodelling, and regeneration of bone tissue. Comprehensive coverage of these materials allows fundamental aspects of the science and engineering to be seen in close relation to the clinical performance of dental and orthopaedic implants. Bioceramics and biocomposites appear to be the most dynamic area of materials development for both tissue engineering and implantable medical devices. Almost all medical specialties will continue to benefit from these developments, but especially dentistry and orthopaedics. In this Handbook, leading researchers describe the use of bionanomaterials to create new functionalities when interfaced with biological molecules or structures. Also described are technologies for bioceramics and biocomposites processing in order to fabricate medical devices for clinical use. Another important section of the book is dedicated to tissue regeneration with development of new matrices. A targeted or personalized treatment device reduces drug consumption and treatment expenses, resulting in benefits to the patient and cost reductions for public health systems.
This authoritative reference on the state-of-the-art in the development and use of bioceramics and biocomposites can also serve as the basis of instructional course lectures for audiences ranging from advanced undergraduate students to post-graduates in materials science and engineering and biomedical engineering.

Number of Illustrations and Tables
153 b/w illustrations, 214 illustrations in colour
Topics
Biomaterials
Biomedical Engineering
Orthopedics
Dentistry
Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials
Materials Engineering

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