Biomaterials

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History of Biomaterials / Véronique Migonney -- Definitions / Véronique Migonney -- Materials Used in Biomaterial Applications / Géraldine Rohman -- Biocompatibility and Norms / Véronique Migonney -- Bioactive Polymers and Surfaces: A Solution for Implant Devices / Véronique Migonney -- Functionalization of Biomaterials and Applications / Céline Falentin-Daudre -- Biomaterial Structures for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Replacement / Cédryck Vaquette -- Animal Models for Orthopedic Applications of Tissue Engineering / Véronique Viateau, Adeline Decambron, Mathieu Manassero -- Ceramic Materials for Dental Prostheses / Amélie Mainjot -- Dental Adhesives / Mathieu Derbanne, Stéphane Le Goff, Jean-Pierre Attal -- Glass Ionomer Cements: Application in Pediatric Dentistry / Elisabeth Dursun, Stéphane Le Goff, Jean-Pierre Attal -- List of Authors.;Discovered in the 20th century, biomaterials have contributed to many of the incredible scientific and technological advancements made in recent decades. This book introduces and details the tenets of biomaterials, their relevance in a various fields, practical applications of their products, and potential advancements of the years to come. A comprehensive resource, the text covers the reasons that certain properties of biomaterials contribute to specific applications, and students and researchers will appreciate this exhaustive textbook.