: Materials that elicit minimal tissue response (e.g., Titanium).
: The body's reaction to the material (inflammation, encapsulation). Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materi...
: (PGA, PLA) used for internal sutures that disappear over time. 3. Ceramic Biomaterials : Materials that elicit minimal tissue response (e
: Intraocular lenses (IOLs) and contact lenses. encapsulation). : (PGA
: The body's effect on the material (corrosion, degradation).
: Used in artificial heart valves and joint bearings due to wear resistance. 2. Polymeric Biomaterials
: Water-swollen networks used for contact lenses and drug delivery.