MBM 514 - Biomaterials

Course Objectives

The purpose of the lecture is providing to have an idea about;
1. Choosing of the materials that are used for producing biomaterials, points that are considered in design
2. The biocompatibility term and reactions during the process
3. The production techniques
4. Characterization and current industrial applications

Course Description

Introduction to biomaterials, classification of materials used in medicine (metals, polymers, ceramics, glasses and glass ceramics, composites, thin films and coatings, natural materials, hydrogels, bioresorble and bioerodible materials), the concept of biocompatibility, host reactions to biomaterials and their evaluations, desired properties of biocompatible materials, processing of biomaterials, characterization (microstructural and mechanical properties characterization), application of materials in medicine and dendistry (cardiovascular applications, dental implants, orthopedic applications, biomedical sensors and biosensors)