Chemistry of medical and dental materials

Resource Information

The work Chemistry of medical and dental materials represents a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Sydney Jones Library, University of Liverpool. This resource is a combination of several types including: Work, Language Material, Books.

Label

Chemistry of medical and dental materials

Creator

• Nicholson, John W

Subject

• Biomedical materials
• Pharmaceutical chemistry

Language

eng

Summary

"Implants into the human body, such as hip joints, heart valves and dental crowns, have been increasingly used over the last 40 years or so, and many patients have benefited from their use. But how much is known about the metals, ceramics and polymers that are used in these repairs? This book provides a state-of-the-art account of the chemistry of the synthetic materials used in medicine and dentistry. It looks at the properties and interactions of these materials within the body at a molecular level, and includes discussion of bioengineering and cell biology. In addition, there is an account of the surgical procedures used, as well as extensive coverage of the possible biological reactions to the presence of foreign materials in the body. A brief look at the emerging field of tissue engineering completes the text. Fully referenced, with detailed reviews of the current literature, The Chemistry of Medical and Dental Materials will be an essential starting-point for all those in academia and industry who are involved in the development of new and improved repair materials." -- Publisher description

Cataloging source

UK-WkNB

Index

no index present

LC call number

R857.M3

LC item number

N53 2002eb

Literary form

non fiction

Series statement

RSC Materials monographs