4D Printing in Healthcare
eBook - ePub

4D Printing in Healthcare

Smart Materials, Biofabrication and Medical Devices

  1. 219 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

4D Printing in Healthcare

Smart Materials, Biofabrication and Medical Devices

About this book

4D Printing is revolutionizing healthcare by enabling adaptive, patient-specific medical devices and advanced treatment options. 4D Printing in Healthcare provides a comprehensive exploration of 4D printing in healthcare, detailing how this innovative technology enhances the diagnosis and treatment of various health issues. It covers the principles and algorithms behind 4D-based printing, highlighting its transformative impact on healthcare. By adding the dimension of time to traditional 3D printing, 4D printing enables the creation of dynamic, self-transforming medical devices and structures. The book discusses the customization of medical implants, prosthetics, and drug delivery systems, emphasizing how personalization can greatly improve patient outcomes and quality of life. Each chapter explores the potential of 4D printing in different healthcare sectors, such as orthopedics, dentistry, tissue engineering, and more. Additionally, it underscores the potential cost savings in healthcare by using smart materials that adapt to environmental conditions or patient needs, reducing the need for frequent replacements and minimizing waste. The book offers a multidisciplinary perspective, bringing together insights from engineering, biomedical science, materials science, and medicine to showcase the innovations and possibilities of 4D printing in healthcare.

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Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Copyright
  3. Contents
  4. Frontmatter
  5. Contents
  6. About the Book
  7. Chapter 1 4D Printing in Biomedical Engineering: Introduction and Fundamental Concepts
  8. Chapter 2 4D Printing in Healthcare of Smart Materials
  9. Chapter 3 4D Printing in Healthcare of Biological Fabrications
  10. Chapter 4 4D Printing in Orthopedic Medicine
  11. Chapter 5 4D Printing in Dentistry (Odontology)
  12. Chapter 6 4D Printing in Tissue Engineering
  13. Chapter 7 4D Printing in Stimuli-Responsive Materials
  14. Chapter 8 Hydrogel-Based 4D Printing
  15. Chapter 9 4D Printing in Cardiac Health
  16. Index
  17. Index

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