Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: History of Biomaterials -- 1.1. Introduction -- 1.2. The evolution of biomaterials: several generations -- 1.3. Was gold the first "biomaterial"? -- 1.4. The use of glass to replace eyes -- 1.5. Wood, leather, stainless steel to replace amputated limbs -- 1.6. Conclusions -- 1.7. Bibliography -- Chapter 2: Definitions -- 2.1. Introduction -- 2.2. Definitions of a "biomaterial" -- 2.2.1. Dictionary definitions -- 2.2.2. Definitions of biomaterials from expert scientists of the domain -- 2.2.3. Up-to-date definition of biomaterials -- 2.2.4. Extensions of the biomaterials field -- 2.3. Biomedical device -- 2.3.1. Introduction -- 2.3.2. Definition of a medical device -- 2.3.3. Classes of medical devices -- 2.4. Other definitions: implant, prosthesis, organ, graft, etc. -- 2.5. Tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, nanomedicine -- 2.5.1. Tissue engineering -- 2.5.2. Regenerative medicine -- 2.5.3. Nanomedicine -- 2.6. Bibliography -- Chapter 3: Materials Used in Biomaterial Applications -- 3.1. Introduction -- 3.2. Metals and alloys -- 3.2.1. Titanium and titanium-based alloys -- 3.2.2. Stainless steel -- 3.2.3. Cobalt-based alloys -- 3.2.4. Shape-memory alloys -- 3.2.5. Tantalum -- 3.2.6. Surface coating and finishing -- 3.3. Bioceramics -- 3.3.1. Nearly bioinert oxide-based ceramics -- 3.3.2. Carbon-based implants -- 3.3.3. Bioactive ceramics -- 3.3.4. Resorbable ceramics -- 3.3.5. Glass-ionomers -- 3.3.6. Surface processing of ceramic materials -- 3.4. Polymers -- 3.4.1. Non-degradable synthetic polymers -- 3.4.2. Synthetic and natural degradable polymers -- 3.4.2.1. Degradable polyesters -- 3.4.2.2. Other synthetic degradable polymers -- 3.4.2.3. Natural polymers -- 3.4.3. Biomedical elastomers -- 3.4.4. Shape-memory polymers.

3.4.5. Conjugated polymer-based biomaterials -- 3.4.6. Polymer surfaces -- 3.5. Conclusions -- 3.6. Bibliography -- Chapter 4: Biocompatibility and Norms -- 4.1. Introduction -- 4.2. Definitions of "biocompatibility" -- 4.2.1. Introduction to biocompatibility -- 4.2.2. History of the definitions -- 4.3. Discussion on biocompatibility -- 4.4. Host response -- 4.5. Biocompatibility - how can we evaluate it? -- 4.6. Infection, sterilization, prevention of infection -- 4.7. Norms and biocompatibility? -- 4.8. Conclusion -- 4.9. Bibliography -- Chapter 5: Bioactive Polymers and Surfaces: A Solution for Implant Devices -- 5.1. Introduction -- 5.2. History -- 5.3. Model "bioactive" polymers -- 5.3.1. Introduction -- 5.4. "Bioactive" prosthetic surfaces -- 5.4.1. Introduction -- 5.4.2. Concept and feasibility of the grafting of "bioactive" polymers onto prosthetic surfaces -- 5.4.2.1. Concept -- 5.4.3. Applications: (a) grafting of "bioactive" polymers onto LARS ligament prostheses and (b) grafting of "bioactive" polymers onto Ceraver total hip prostheses -- 5.4.3.1. Poly(ethylene terephtalate) (PET) ligament prostheses:grafting of a bioactive polymer and in vitro and in vivo evaluations -- 5.4.3.2. Titanium alloy TA6V hip prostheses: grafting of a bioactive polymer and in vitro and in vivo evaluations of the biological response -- 5.5. Bibliography -- Chapter 6: Functionalization of Biomaterials and Applications -- 6.1. Introduction -- 6.2. Applications -- 6.2.1. "Grafting to" on stainless steel surfaces for antibacterial and antiadhesion properties -- 6.2.2. Grafting of bioactive polymers onto titanium implants -- 6.2.3. Radical graft polymerization of bioactive polymers on poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) for anterior cruciate ligament applications -- 6.3. Bibliography -- Chapter 7: Biomaterial Structures for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Replacement.

7.1. Introduction -- 7.2. Off the shelf ligaments -- 7.2.1. Non-resorbable artificial ligaments -- 7.2.2. Resorbable artificial ligaments -- 7.2.3. Natural materials for ACL replacement -- 7.3. Tissue-engineered constructs -- 7.3.1. Cell sheet technology -- 7.3.2. Fibrous scaffolds -- 7.3.3. Knitted/braided scaffolds -- 7.4. Concluding remarks -- 7.5. Bibliography -- Chapter 8: Animal Models for Orthopedic Applications of Tissue Engineering -- 8.1. Introduction -- 8.2. Factors involved in choosing a model -- 8.2.1. Model relevance -- 8.2.2. Model objectivity and reproducibility -- 8.2.3. Ethical considerations -- 8.2.4. Financial considerations -- 8.2.5. Technical limitations -- 8.3. The good model for the good question research: decision-making approach -- 8.3.1. Evaluation of biocompatibility, degradation and functionality -- 8.3.2. Mechanistic studies -- 8.3.3. Proof of concept -- 8.4. Conclusions -- 8.5. Bibliography -- Chapter 9: Ceramic Materials for Dental Prostheses -- 9.1. The place of ceramics in modern prosthetic dentistry -- 9.2. Dental ceramics systems -- 9.3. Glass ceramics -- 9.3.1. Classical glass ceramics -- 9.3.2. Reinforced glass ceramics -- 9.4. Infiltrated ceramics -- 9.5. Polycrystalline ceramics -- 9.5.1. Alumina -- 9.5.2. Zirconia -- 9.6. Perspectives -- 9.7. Bibliography -- Chapter 10: Dental Adhesives -- 10.1. Introduction -- 10.2. The different adhesive systems -- 10.3. General principles of bonding to mineralized dental tissues -- 10.4. A word on dental bonding system composition -- 10.5. About the lifespan of dental bonding -- 10.6. Clinical illustration -- 10.7. Acknowledgments -- 10.8. Bibliography -- Chapter 11: Glass Ionomer Cements: Application in Pediatric Dentistry -- 11.1. Introduction -- 11.2. Resin-modified and high viscous glass ionomer cements -- 11.3. Dental adhesion and surface treatments.

11.4. Glass ionomers: application in pediatric dentistry -- 11.4.1. Indications -- 11.4.2. Longevity of restorative materials in primary teeth -- 11.4.3. Examples of clinical cases -- 11.5. Conclusion -- 11.6. Bibliography -- List of Authors -- Index.