Advances in Ceramic Biomaterials: Materials, Devices and Challenges (Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials)

Bioceramics Are An Important Class Of Biomaterial. Due To Their Desirable Attributes Such As Biocompatibility And Osseointegration, As Well As Their Similarity In Structure To Bone And Teeth, Ceramic Biomaterials Have Been Successfully Used In Hard Tissue Applications. In This Book A Team Of Materials Research Scientists, Engineers And Clinicians Bridge The Gap Between Materials Science And Clinical Commercialization Providing Integrated Coverage Of Bioceramics, Their Applications And Challenges. Medical-grade Ceramic Biomaterials Are Introduced In The Context Of Hard Tissue Applications, Followed By A Review Of The Evolution And Commercial Perspectives Of Bioceramics For Dental Bone And Joint Replacement Applications. Specific Consideration Is Given To The Regulatory And Commercial Issues Of Ceramic Biomaterials. The Main Challenges And Future Development Of Ceramic Biomaterials And Engineering Technologies Are Also Explored. With A Strong Focus On The Dialogue Between Surgeons, Industrials, Engineers, Material Scientists And Biologists, As Well As Lessons Learned From The Last 20 Years Of Clinical Use, This Book Is A Valuable Resource For Researchers And Engineers Working Towards Long-lasting, Reliable, Customized Biomedical Ceramic And Composites Devices. Edited By A Team Of Experts With Expertise In Industry And Academia Compiles The Most Relevant Aspects On Regulatory Issues, Standards And Engineering Of Bioceramic Medical Devices Inspired By Commercial And Clinical Needs Introduces Bioceramics, Their Evolution And Applications In Hard Tissue Engineering And Medical Devices