Biomaterials Quiz for B

I. Metallic biomaterials, II. Ceramic biomaterials, III. Polymeric biomaterials, IV. Diamond like carbon films

i) Biocompatible ii) Nontoxic iii) Noncarcinogen iv) Good physical mechanical properties v) Low cost vi) It must be readily available vii) Should be moulded into different shape viii) Resistant to degradation ix) Acceptable strength x) Resistant to wear

Biocompatibility is a measurement of how compatible a device is with a biological system.

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