Biomaterial and Implants
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The official GTU curriculum for Biomaterial and Implants (subject code BE05003021) as prescribed for Biomed · Semester 5 divides the course into 5 units, covering 60 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (BE05003021)Unit 1 Introduction to Biomaterials
- Types of Biomaterials
- Definitions: Biocompatibility
- Biological material
- Biodegradable material
- Bioresorbable material
- Bio-inert material
- Bio-active material
- Tissue engineering
- Desirable Properties of Biomaterial
- Examples of Biomaterials with Applications
Unit 2 Metallic & Ceramic Biomaterial
- Metallic Biomaterial: Introduction
- Stainless steel
- Cobalt-Chromium alloys
- Titanium alloys
- Dental Metals: Dental Amalgam
- Gold & Gold alloys
- Corrosion of Metallic Implant
- Ceramic Biomaterial: Introduction
- Types of Bioceramic
- Bioinert: Carbons
- Surface Reactive Ceramics
- Resorbable Ceramics
Unit 3 Polymeric & Composite Biomaterial
- Polymeric Biomaterial: Introduction
- Types of Polymer chains
- Molecular configuration: Isotactic
- Polymerization & its types
- Function of Additives used to process polymers
- Polyamides (Nylons)
- Bone cement
- Fluorocarbon Polymers
- Silicon Rubber
- Biodegradable Polymers
- Polymer Sterilization
- Composite Biomaterial: Introduction
- Applications: Dental filling Composites & Cements
- Porous Implants
- Fibrous & Particulate composites in Orthopedic Implants
Unit 4 Biomaterial Testing & Human Body Response
- Biomaterial Testing: Introduction
- Introduction to In-vitro testing
- Introduction to In-vivo testing
- Human Body Response: Biomaterials-Tissue Interactions
- Tissue/Body Response to Implants
- Risk associated with Implantation
Unit 5 Biomedical Implants & Surgical Aids
- Cardiovascular: Stent
- Vascular grafts
- Stent Graft
- Artificial Heart valves
- Inferior Vanacava filter
- Ocular: Contact Lens
- Intraocular Lens
- Orthopedic: Temporary fixation Devices
- Artificial Total Hip Implant
- Artificial Total Knee Implant
- Dental: Fillings and Restoration Materials
- Dental Implants: Endosseous Implants
- Subperiosteal and Transosteal Implants
- Surgical Aids: Sutures
- Surgical Tapes and Staples
- Temporary Synthetic Dressings
- Tissue Adhesives
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