Titanium in Medicine Material Science, Surface Science, Engineering, Biological Responses and Medical Applications

Editors
Donald M. Brunette, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Pentti Tengvall, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
Marcus Textor, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zürich, Switzerland
Peter Thomsen, Göteborg University, Göteborg, Sweden

This comprehensive book provides state-of-the-art scientific and technical information in a clear format and consistent structure making it suitable for formal course work or self-instruction. The authors are drawn not only from academic institutions but also from industry, so that practical aspects of implant fabrication and material handling are covered that are often lacking in biomaterials texts. Besides readers with a general interest in biomaterials, the book will interest materials investigators, surgeons and dentists using titanium implants, medical scientists and engineers, as well as lecturers at universities or institutes who would benefit by having ready access to authoritative information on the use of titanium for implants, devices and instruments. More information: www.titaniuminmedicine.com.

Content
B.D. Ratner on Biocompatibility; D.F. Williams on Medical Applications; H.L. Freese et al. on Metallurgy; P. Filip on Shape Memory Alloys; M. Textor et al. on Surface Characterization and on Oxide Films; R. Schenk on Corrosion Properties; J. Lausmaa on Surface Treatments; L.-D. Piveteau on Sol-Gel Coatings; R. Thull and D. Grant on Vapor Deposited Coatings; N.A.F. Jaeger et al. on Microfabricated Surfaces; H. Gruner on Thermal Spray Coatings; S.-J. Xiao et al. on Biochemical Surface Modifications; P. Tengvall on Proteins at Titanium Interfaces; D.M. Brunette on Cell-Surface Interactions; P. Thomsen et al. on Titanium in Soft Tissues and on Titanium-Bone Interface In Vivo; B.D. Boyan et al. on Titanium-Bone Cell Interface In Vitro; E. Wintermantel et al. on Titanium Ceramics; B. Gasser on Design and Engineering Criteria; M. Windler et al. on Titanium for Hip and Knee Prostheses; H.A. McKellop et al. on Wear in Joint Replacements; O.E.M. Pohler et al. on Osteosynthesis Applications; M. Esposito and D. Buser on Dental Applications; Ch. Olin on Cardiac and Cardiovascular Applications; K.-M. Holgers et al. on Audiological Applications; K.-G. Strid on Regulatory Aspects.

2001. Approx. 1000 pp. 391 figures (42 in color), stereoscopic view of surfaces (red/green spectacles provided with book), compilation of web-site addresses, extended index. (Engineering Materials) Hardcover approx. DM 398,-*
ISBN 3-540-66936-1
* Recommended retail price