Biomaterials for bone regeneration: novel techniques and applications

In recent decades, there has been a shift from the idea of using biomaterials as passive substitutes for damaged bones towards the concept of biomaterials as aids for the regeneration of a host's own bone tissue. This has resulted in an important field of research and a range of technological d...

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Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, UK Waltham, MA Woodhead Pub. c2014
Series:Woodhead Publishing series in biomaterials
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Online Access:FLA01
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Summary:In recent decades, there has been a shift from the idea of using biomaterials as passive substitutes for damaged bones towards the concept of biomaterials as aids for the regeneration of a host's own bone tissue. This has resulted in an important field of research and a range of technological developments. This book provides a comprehensive review of the biomaterials available and how they can be applied in bone regeneration. In part one, a wide range of materials are discussed, including calcium phosphate cements, hydrogels, biopolymers, synthetic polymers and shape memory polymers
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxiv, 477 p.) ill
ISBN:9780857098108
0857098101
130686884X
9781306868846
0857098047
9780857098047

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