Flashcard: Biomaterials and Surface Characterization — 10 carte

Implant functions

Support, replace, or aid tissue or drug delivery.

Biomaterials — definition?

Materials designed for medical use in biological systems.

Biomaterials types

Metallic, ceramic, polymeric, and composite materials.

Metallic biomaterials — properties?

Strength, ductility, corrosion resistance.

Drug delivery mechanism

Controlled release via biomaterial carriers.

Ceramic biomaterials — example?

Alumina, zirconia.

Polymeric biomaterials — benefits?

Flexibility, biodegradability, tunability.

Biocompatibility — importance?

Minimizes adverse host responses.

Bioactivity — role?

Elicits biological responses, bonds with tissue.

Atomic Force Microscopy — function?

Surface topography at nanometer resolution.