Bioceramics For Materials Science and Engineering [Paperback]

Bioceramics: For Materials Science and Engineering provides a great working knowledge on the field of biomaterials, including the interaction of biomaterials with their biological surroundings. The book discussees the biomedical applications of materials, the standpoint of biomedical professionals, and a real-world assessment of the academic research in the field. It addresses the types of bioceramics currently available, their structure and fundamental properties, and their most important applications. Users will find this to be the only book to cover all these aspects.

• Acts as the only introductory reference on bioceramics that covers both the theoretical basics and advanced applications
• Includes an overview of the key applications of bioceramics in orthopedics, dentistry and tissue engineering
• Uses case studies to build understanding and enable innovation

1. Overview 2. Structure, microstructure, and properties of bioceramics 3. Osteoinduction, osteoconduction, and osseointegration 4. Orthopedic and dental applications 5. Hard tissue engineering applications 6. Recent research trends

Provides a comprehensive introduction and overview of bioceramics and their applications in medical devices and other biomedical applications

Bioceramics is an interdisciplinary field that encompasses the use of ceramic materials for biomedical applications. The use of ceramic orthopaedic implants and bone cements is well-established and the field of tissue engineering also relies on a knowledge-based design of tailored ceramic scaffolds.

For the design and production of bioceramics, materials scientists need a thorough understanding of ceramics as a class of materials, as well a good working knowledge of the field of biomaterials including the interaction of biomaterials with theirl“I