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“ BIOMATERIALS”
Topics:
Definition of Biomaterials
Characteristics of Biomaterials
History
Uses of Biomaterials
Synthetic Biomaterials
Biomaterials Generation
Biomaterials: An Example
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Definition
A biomaterial is any material, natural or man-made, that comprises
whole or part of a living structure or biomedical device which performs,
augments, or replaces a natural function. Biomaterials can be metals
and alloys, polymers (synthetic or natural), ceramics and composites.
Often single materials cannot fulfill all the requirements imposed by a
specific application.
Characteristics of Biomaterials
Physical requirements
Hard material
Flexible material
Chemical requirements
History
A decade into the twenty-first century, biomaterials are widely
used throughout medicine, dentistry. The word “biomaterial” was not
used. There were no medical device manufacturers (except for external
prosthetics such as limbs, fracture fixation devices, glass eyes, and
dental fillings and devices), no formalized regulatory approval
processes, no understanding of biocompatibility, and certainly no
academic courses on biomaterials.
More than 2000 years ago, Romans, Chinese, and Aztec’s used gold in
dentistry.
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Late 1960 – early 1970’s biomaterial field solidified
Uses of Biomaterials
Replacement of diseased or damaged part
Aid to treatment
Aid to diagnosis
Assist in healing
Improve function
Synthetic Biomaterials
Metals
Dental implants
Orthopaedic screws/fixation
Polymers
Skin/cartilage
Ocular implants
Ceramics
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Bone replacements
Heart valves
Dental implants
Semiconductor materials
Implantable microelectrodes
Biosensors]
Biomaterials generations
First generation of biomaterials When synthetic materials were first used
in biomedical applications, the using requirements were a suitable
physical properties to
match those of the replaced tissue with a minimal toxic response of the
host, so
and the releasing ions and particles after implantation to minimise the
immune
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leading role in the selection of materials for implant manufacture. When
inert
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can be considered to obtain bioactive metals. The first one consists of
coating the
the surface of the metal so as to induce proteins and cell adhesion and
other
tissue/material interactions.
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biodegradability is the most characteristics of the third-generation
biomaterials.
More than 45,000 replacement valves implanted every year in the united
states.
Degeneration of tissues
Mechanical failure
Postoperative infection
Dental implants
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Small titanium fixture that serves as replacement for the root portion of
missing tooth.
Implant is placed in the bone of the upper or the lower jaw and allowed
to bond with the bone.
Most dental implants are: pure titanium screw-shaped cylinders that act
as roots for crowns and bridges, or as supports for dentures.
Intraocular lenses
Vascular grafts
Must be flexible.
Biostable.
Hip- replacements
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Most common medical practice using biomaterials.
Thermostat plastics.
Biomaterials: An Example
Biomechanics of artificial joints
Normal versus arctic hip
Hip replacements done in the world per year: between 250,000 and
500,000
Biocompatibility
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To more closely replicate complex tissue architecture and arrangement
in vitro.
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