Bioscience and Bioengineering of Titanium Materials

Yoshiki Oshida

• Editorial: Elsevier Science
• Año: 2010
• ISBN:
  9780080467191
• Categoría: Tecnologia e ingegneria
• Categoría: Ingegneria mineraria

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