Handbook of materials for medical devices

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: ASM International.
Group Author: Davis J. R.; (Joseph R.)
Published: ASM International,
Publisher Address: Materials Park, OH
Publication Dates: c2003.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Subjects:
Carrier Form: viii, 341 p.: ill. ; 26 cm.
ISBN: 087170790X
Index Number: R318
CLC: R318.08-62
R783.1-62
Call Number: R318.08-62/H236-2
Contents: Includes bibliographical references and index.
INTRODUCTION. Overview of biomaterials and their use in medical devices -- Physical and mechanical requirements for medical device materials -- MEDICAL APPLICATIONS. Metallic materials -- Corrosion of metallic implants and prosthetic devices -- Failure analysis of metallic orthopedic implants -- Ceramic materials -- Polymeric materials -- Adhesives -- Coatings -- DENTAL APPLICATIONS. Biomaterials for dental applications -- Tarnish and corrosion of dental alloys -- Friction and wear of dental materials.