Titanium in Medical and Dental Applications


Book Description

Titanium in Medical and Dental Applications is an essential reference book for those involved in biomedical materials and advanced metals. Written by well-known experts in the field, it covers a broad array of titanium uses, including implants, instruments, devices, the manufacturing processes used to create them, their properties, corrosion resistance and various fabrication approaches. Biomedical titanium materials are a critically important part of biomaterials, especially in cases where non-metallic biomedical materials are not suited to applications, such as the case of load-bearing implants. The book also covers the use of titanium for implants in the medical and dental fields and reviews the use of titanium for medical instruments and devices. Provides an understanding of the essential and broad applications of Titanium in both the medical and dental industries Discusses the pathways to manufacturing titanium into critical biomedical and dental devices Includes insights into further applications within the industry




Titanium in Medicine


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Providing scientific and technical in-depth information in a clear format with a homogeneous structure, this text is suited for educational and self-teaching purposes as well as a reference on titanium for biomedical applications. It covers the whole area relevant to the use of titanium for implants, devices and instruments in medicine: material and surface science, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, quality and regulatory aspects.




Medical Applications of Titanium and Its Alloys


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Thirty papers presented at a 1994 symposium cover the basic materials science issues regarding the processing of titanium alloys, and the controversy regarding their use in medicine. Coverage includes orthopaedic, dental, and cardiovascular applications, with a primary focus on the orthopaedic. Info




Bioscience and Bioengineering of Titanium Materials


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This unique book about bioscience and the bioengineering of titanium materials is based on more than 1,000 published articles. It bridges the gap between the medical/dental fields and the engineering/technology areas, due to the author’s unique experience in both during the last 30 years. The book covers Materials Classifications, Chemical and Electrochemical Reactions, Oxidation, Biological Reactions, Implant-related Biological Reactions, Applications, Fabri-cation Technologies, Surface Modifications, and Future Perspectives. * Provides quick access to the primary literature in this field* Reviews studies of titanium materials in medical and dental applications, as reported in nearly 1,500 articles published over last several years* Draws information from several types of studies and reports* Helps readers answer questions about the most appropriate materials and when to use them




Titanium Alloys for Biomedical Development and Applications


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Titanium Alloys for Biomedical Development and Applications: Design, Microstructure, Properties and Application systematically introduces basic theories and progress in the research of biomedical ß-Ti alloys achieved by researchers from different fields. It focuses on a high-strength and low elastic modulus biomedical ß-Ti alloy (TLM), etc. designed by the authors. The alloy design methods, microstructural characteristics, mechanical properties, surface treatment methods and biocompatibility of the TLM alloy are discussed in detail, along with a concise description of the medical devices made from this alloy and the application examples. This book will appeal to researchers as well as students from different disciplines, including materials science, biology, medicine and engineering fields. Fills the knowledge gap in the current research and application of newly developed biomedical ß-Ti alloys Discusses the selection principles used for proper biomedical Ti alloys for medical and dental devices Includes details on the technological data basis for the application of biomedical ß-Ti alloys with a focus on the TLM ß-Ti alloy




Surface Engineered Surgical Tools and Medical Devices


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This book examines the interaction between nano tools and nano materials. It explains the use of appropriate tools in surgery for a variety of applications and provides a complete description of clinical procedures accompanied by photographs. Coverage also presents the latest developments in surface coatings technology such as chemical vapor deposition for use on complex cutting tools for biomedical applications.




Titanium Alloys


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The book contains six chapters and covers topics dealing with biomedical applications of titanium alloys, surface treatment, relationships between microstructure and mechanical and technological properties, and the effect of radiation on the structure of the titanium alloys.




NiTi Materials


Book Description

Nickel-Titanium alloys are smart materials exhibiting unique properties such as superelasticity and shape-memory effect. The material has been used as orthodontic wires in the dental field for over 20 years. This book is a comprehensive overview to the field of Ni-Ti Materials and the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of this versatile alloy. In addition, complications and challenges exhibited in applications are also discussed.




Medical Device Materials


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In this proceedings volume, professionals from the medical device industry and their suppliers share technological and scientific knowledge, as well as insights into the latest innovations. The focus is on metallic materials, such as titanium alloys, Nitinol, cobalt-chromium alloys, stainless steels and noble metals, as applied in various medical devices. Topics range from orthopedics to orthodontics, materials selection to materials characterization. --




Degradation of Implant Materials


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This book reviews the current understanding of the mechanical, chemical and biological processes that are responsible for the degradation of a variety of implant materials. All 18 chapters will be written by internationally renowned experts to address both fundamental and practical aspects of research into the field. Different failure mechanisms such as corrosion, fatigue, and wear will be reviewed, together with experimental techniques for monitoring them, either in vitro or in vivo. Procedures for implant retrieval and analysis will be presented. A variety of biomaterials (stainless steels, titanium and its alloys, nitinol, magnesium alloys, polyethylene, biodegradable polymers, silicone gel, hydrogels, calcium phosphates) and medical devices (orthopedic and dental implants, stents, heart valves, breast implants) will be analyzed in detail. The book will serve as a broad reference source for graduate students and researchers studying biomedicine, corrosion, surface science, and electrochemistry.