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Biomaterials Engineering and Devices: Human Applications - Vol 2: Orthopedic, Dental, and Bone Graft Applications

Reviews state-of-the-art uses of polymers, metals, and ceramics for medical devices in the human body. Volume two of the set is devoted to dental biomaterials, bony biomaterials for grafting applications, and orthopedic fixtures and cements. Topics of the 19 papers include hydroxyapatite coatings on dental implants, soluble calcium salts in bioresorbable bone grafts, orthopedic applications of carbon fiber composites, development of a modular ceramic knee prosthesis, and particulate metal in late aseptic loosening of cemented total hip arthroplasties.