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are then selected and must meet the general 'biocompatibility' require­ ments. Prototypes are built and tested to include biocompatibility evalua­ tions based on ASTM standard procedures. The device is validated for sterility and freedom from pyrogens before it can be tested on animals or...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Silver, F.H.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 1994, 1994
Edition:1st ed. 1994
Subjects:
Biomedical Engineering
Medical Biochemistry
Biomedical Engineering And Bioengineering
Materials / Analysis
Characterization And Analytical Technique
Clinical Biochemistry
Surgery
Online Access:
Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 6.6 Synthetic implant materials
  • 6.7 Solid facial implants
  • 6.8 Mesh materials
  • 6.9 Summary
  • 7 Dental implants
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Impression materials
  • 7.3 Denture base resins
  • 7.4 Restorative resins
  • 7.5 Cements for restorations
  • 7.6 Dental porcelains
  • 7.7 Base metal alloys for dental castings
  • 7.8 Other materials, collagen
  • 7.9 Summary
  • 8 Breast implants
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Anatomy and physiology of the breast
  • 8.3 Psychology of breast augmentation
  • 8.4 Types of breast implants
  • 8.5 Complications associated with use of breast implants
  • 8.6 Complications with poly(urethane)-covered implants
  • 8.7 Implant placement
  • 8.8 Current concerns
  • 8.9 Summary
  • 9 510 (k) and PMA regulatory filings in the US
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Components of a 510 (k) regulatory filing
  • 9.3 Premarket approval (PMA) application
  • References
  • 4 Biomaterials used in ophthalmology
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Anatomy of the eye
  • 4.3 Biochemistry of eye structures
  • 4.4 Mechanical properties of ocular tissues
  • 4.5 Corneal wound healing
  • 4.6 Viscoelastic solutions
  • 4.7 Intraocular lenses
  • 4.8 Contact lens materials
  • 4.9 Eye shields
  • 4.10 Other ocular materials
  • 4.11 Summary
  • 5 Cardiovascular implants
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Physiology and anatomy of vessel wall and heart valve
  • 5.3 Anatomy and physiology of blood components
  • 5.4 Mechanical properties of aorta and valve
  • 5.5 Repair of cardiovascular tissue
  • 5.6 Pathophysiology of aortic and valvular diseases
  • 5.7 Aorta and heart valve replacements
  • 5.8 Cardiac valve replacements
  • 5.9 Summary
  • 6 Facial implants
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Biochemistry of facial tissues
  • 6.3 Mechanical properties of facial tissues.-6.4 Repair of facial structures
  • 6.5 Types of procedures performed in facial plastic surgery
  • 1 Scope and markets for medical implants
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Markets for medical implants
  • 1.3 Materials of construction
  • 1.4 Pre-clinical and clinical biocompatibility evaluation
  • 1.5 Biology of transplantation of tissue products matching
  • 1.6 Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations
  • 1.7 Summary
  • 2 Wound dressings and skin replacement
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Biochemistry of skin
  • 2.3 Mechanical properties of skin
  • 2.4 Repair of skin
  • 2.5 Incidence of skin wounds
  • 2.6 Wound dressings
  • 2.7 Summary
  • 3 Replacement of skeletal tissues
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Anatomy and physiology of tendons and ligaments
  • 3.3 Biochemistry and biophysics
  • 3.4 Mechanical properties of ligament
  • 3.5 Repair of ligament
  • 3.6 Clinical evaluation of ligament function
  • 3.7 ACL reconstruction using biological and synthetic materials
  • 3.8 Total joint replacement
  • 3.9 Materials used in total knee replacement (TKR)
  • 3.10 Summary

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