INTRODUCTION. Overview of biomaterials and their use in medical devices -- Physical and mechanical requirements for medical device materials -- MEDICAL APPLICATIONS. Metallic materials -- Corrosion of metallic implants and prosthetic devices -- Failure analysis of metallic orthopedic implants -- Ceramic materials -- Polymeric materials -- Adhesives -- Coatings -- DENTAL APPLICATIONS. Biomaterials for dental applications -- Tarnish and corrosion of dental alloys -- Friction and wear of dental materials
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