Bioceramics And Their Clinical Applications

Bioceramics and their Clinical Applications, Second Edition provides an update on our understanding of bioceramics, the wider range of ceramics available, and their more sophisticated processing technologies. This book is ideal for new entrants to the field who need to get up-to-speed on key scientific topics in this area and the wide range of ceramics that are available for key applications. This book will also serve as a key reference for experienced researchers on this topic because of its comprehensive approach to the topic. Reviews the most relevant bioceramics for bone regeneration, tooth and joint replacements, tissue engineering, cell therapy and disease treatment Includes new discussion on immune response and biological behavior of ceramics Reviews the latest processing technologies, such as 3D printing, sol-gel, powder metallurgy and coatings