Surface Engineering and Technology for Biomedical Implants

This new book synthesizes a wide range of interdisciplinary literature

to provide the state-of-the art of biomedical implants. It discusses

materials and explains the three basic requirements for implant success

from a surface engineering perspective: biological compatibility,

biomechanical compatibility, morphological compatibility.

Biomedical, mechanical, and materials engineers will find this book

indispensable for understanding proper treatment of implant surfaces

in order to achieve clinical success. Highlights include:

¿ Coverage of surface engineering of polymer, metallic, ceramic

and composite implant materials;

¿ Coverage of chemical, mechanical, physical, thermal, and combined

surface modification technologies;

¿ Explanations of interfacial reaction between vital tissue and

non-vital implant surface; and

¿ Methodologies and technologies for modification of surface

layer/zone to promote the osteo-integration, the ultimate

success for biomedical implants in both dental and medical

practice.