Interpretation: The advantages and disadvantages of the use of ceramics in replacement joint bearing surfaces relative to metals have to be explained.
Concept Introduction:
Biomedical material finds application in medical field. Artificial organs, dental implants and replacement of joints are done by biomedical material. Biomedical materials are made of composites,
Ceramics are
Ceramics are hard and have high melting points. They are heat insulators.
Ceramics have partly crystalline or crystalline or amorphous structure
Example: Glass
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