Biomaterial & Design: Course Outline (BM-442)
A biomaterial is any material, natural or man-made, that comprises whole or part of a living structure or biomedical device which performs, augments, or replaces a natural function
Course Outline
Biomaterials Science and Review: Hard Tissues and Pathologies, Orthopaedic prostheses, Properties of Natural Tissue Replacements.
Biopolymers and Biomaterials: 3D structure of Biopolymers by Bio Xray diffraction, Biomedical application of chitosan and other Biopolymers, Structure property relationships, Metals – Dental Implants, Bioceramics and Composites
Biocompatibility: Immune System, Corrosion, Deterioration of Nonmetallic Materials, Mechanical Factors, Testing of Biomaterials.
Applications: Joint Replacements, Fracture Fixation, Soft Tissue Implants, Vascular Implants, Tissue Engineering; Gene Therapy using viral vectors, Materials for Scaffolding.
Title of Practicals
- To build molecular model of a biopolymer from basic repeating peptide units
- Molecular graphics of basic repeating units of biopolymer
- Interpretation of bio X-ray diffraction of a biomaterial expected diffraction pattern
- Calculate R-value for structural analysis of biopolymers
- To built model of CHITOSAN (bio-materials) from basic repeating units.
- Molecular graphics of basic repeating units of CHITOSAN.
- Demonstration of features of dental chair & dental operatory.
- Demonstration of bio-materials (bioceramics, porcelain & metals) its composition & properties
- Demonstration of the process of sterilization, autoclave & X-ray unit (dental).
- Separation of bio-material (protein) by electrophoresis method involved in various diseases.
- Demonstration of different types of sutures.
Recommended Books
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Biomaterials the intersection of biology and materials science by
Call Number: 610.284 TEMISBN: 9788131727423Publication Date: 2009 -
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Introduction to biomedical equipment technology by
Call Number: 610.28 CARISBN: 9788177588835Publication Date: 2012 -
E-Books (Full Text)
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by Williams, David F.
Williams, David F
Date Published: 2011