Biomaterials for Musculoskeletal Regeneration: Concepts (Indian Institute of Metals Series)

This book covers the basics of the biomaterials science its applications to bone tissue engineering. The introductory section describes the most necessary concepts and techniques related to the cell and molecular biology with a particular focus on evaluating the biocompatibility property. The layout of this book facilitates easier understanding of the area of bone tissue engineering. The book integrates the Materials Science and Biological Science. It covers processing and basic material properties of various biocompatible metals and ceramics-based materials, in vitro and in vivo biocompatibility and toxicity assessment in the context of bone tissue engineering, and processing and properties of metal-, ceramic- and polymer-based biocomposites, including the fabrication of porous scaffold materials. The book can be used as a textbook for senior undergraduate and graduate coursework. It will also be a useful reference for researchers and professionals working in the area. Front Matter....Pages i-xxxiii Introduction....Pages 1-15 Important Definitions and Concepts....Pages 17-43 Natural Bone and Tooth: Structure and Properties....Pages 45-85 Processing of Implant Biomaterials....Pages 87-126 Fundamentals of Scaffolds Fabrication Using Low Temperature Additive Manufacturing....Pages 127-173 Mechanical Properties of Biomaterials....Pages 175-222 Friction and Wear Behavior....Pages 223-251 Corrosion and Degradation of Implantable Biomaterials....Pages 253-289 Probing Toxicity of Biomaterials and Biocompatibility Assessment....Pages 291-351 Three Dimensional Porous Scaffolds: Mechanical and Biocompatibility Properties....Pages 353-384 Introduction to Biomechanics and Orthopedic Device Testing....Pages 385-407 A Way Forward....Pages 409-416 Back Matter....Pages 417-420 This book discusses a number of case studies to showcase the translation of research concepts to lab-scale materials development for biomedical applications.