Bionanomaterials For Dental Applications (Hb 2012) Hardcover

This book offers a detailed examination of nanomaterials and their diverse uses in dentistry. It emphasizes how these materials can significantly enhance dental implants by improving their strength, bonding capabilities, biocompatibility, and ability to promote tissue regeneration. Written with both materials science and medical viewpoints in mind, the book is structured into three parts: an introduction to nanobiomaterials, their specific applications in dentistry, and their biocompatibility aspects. Key areas covered include the properties of metallic, polymeric, composite, and ceramic biomaterials, along with various methods for creating them, such as high-energy ball milling and atomic-scale fabrication. The book also discusses shape-memory materials, techniques for treating the surfaces of titanium-based implants, and the significance of carbon-based nanomaterials in dentistry. Furthermore, it explores how nanotechnology can contribute to preventive dental care, improve the integration of implants with bone (osseointegration), and enhance the quality of dental implant and restorative materials. With a strong focus on both the nanomaterials themselves and the process of nanoengineering, this book is a crucial resource for researchers and professionals in fields like materials science, chemistry, physics, biology, and the dental sciences.