Bioactive Implants
Published on 1. June 1994
Book
Hardback
336 pages
978-0-412-56470-3 (ISBN)
Description
Intended for biomaterials scientists, and engineers in University and R&D laboratories, this book focuses on bioactive implants.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
80 line illustrations, 40 halftones
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
333 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-412-56470-3 (9780412564703)
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Content
History of bioactive bonding. Applications of bioactive bonding. The theory: an overview. Alkali ion exchange. Network dissolution. Formulation of silica gel layer. Formulation of the amorphous ca-phosphate layer. Crystallization of hydroxy-carbonate apatite. Incorporation of biological moitites in surface layer. Attachment of cells. Differentiation of cells. Proliferation of cells. Generation of matrix. Mineralization of matrix and formulation of bone and soft tissue bond. Strength of bond. Physical properties of bioactive implants. Implications of theory.