Overview: Contains a dedicated chapter on the pros and cons of implantation of biomaterials versus transplantation.Discusses drug delivery and release via bioactive glass, polymer composites, and composite scafThis book examines the most novel and state-of-the-art applications of biomaterials, with chapters that exemplify approaches with targeted drug delivery, diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases and cranioplasty implants. Expert contributors analyze biomaterials such as calcium phosphate, sol-gel and quenched glasses, metallic and polymer implants, bioactive glass, and polymer composites whi
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