Biointegration of Medical Implant Materials

Biointegration is essential for the successful performance of implanted materials and devices within the human body. With an increasing number and wide range of implant procedures being performed, it is critical that materials scientists and engineers effectively design implant materials which will create a positive biological and mechanical response with the host tissue. Biointegration of medical implant materials will provide a unique and comprehensive review of the most recent research into material and tissue interaction and integration. The book will address the most pertinent biomaterials and biological environments with chapters on specific applications and methods.