Handbook of materials for medical devices / J. R. Davis [ed.].

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