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4.6.2.<br />

4.6.3.<br />

4.6.4.<br />

4.6.5.<br />

4.6.6.<br />

4.6.7.<br />

4.6.8.<br />

4.6.9.<br />

Poly(ester-amides)<br />

Polyorthoesters<br />

Polyanhydrides<br />

Poly(alkyl 2-cyanoacrylate)<br />

Polyimino Carbonates<br />

Polyphosphazenes<br />

Polyethyleneterephthalate<br />

Polyamides<br />

4.6.10. Polyurethanes<br />

4.7. Factors Affecting the Degradation of Polymeric Materials<br />

References<br />

5. Bioceramics and Biological Glasses<br />

A. Krajewski and A. Ravaglioli<br />

5.1.<br />

The Structure of Ceramics from Synthesis to Processing<br />

5.1.1.<br />

5.1.2.<br />

5.1.3.<br />

5.1.4.<br />

Ceramics<br />

The Outstanding Properties of Ceramics<br />

The Drawbacks of Ceramics<br />

The Structural Properties of Ceramics and<br />

Their Possibilities<br />

5.1.5. Processing of Ceramics<br />

5.1.6. The Thermal Process<br />

5.1.7. Sintering<br />

5.2. Design and Duration of Ceramic Devices under Load<br />

5.3. Ceramics for Surgical Implants<br />

5.3.1. Inert Bioceramics<br />

5.3.2. Bioactive Ceramics<br />

5.3.3. Ceramic and Polymeric Carbons<br />

5.3.4. Biological Glasses<br />

5.3.5. Coatings<br />

5.4. A Survey on the Adhesion of Ceramics to Bone Tissue<br />

References<br />

6. Metallic Materials<br />

Alberto Cigada, Roberto Chiesa, Maria Rosa Pinasco,<br />

and Kunihiro Hisatsune<br />

6.1.<br />

6.2.<br />

The Crystalline Structure of Metallic Materials<br />

Lattice Defects<br />

6.2.1. Point Defects and Solid State Diffusion<br />

6.2.2. Linear Defects and Plastic Deformation<br />

6.2.3. Surface Defects and Grain Boundaries<br />

6.2.4. Effect of Plastic Deformation Temperature on Grain Size<br />

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