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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technology & Engineering Charotar University of Science &
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niteshpatel.me@charusat.ac.in
piyushgohil.me@charusat.ac.in
I. INTRODUCTION
The National Institutes of Health Consensus
Development Conference defined a biomaterial as Any
substance (other than a drug) or combination of substances,
synthetic or natural in origin, which can be used for any
period of time, as a whole or as a part of a system which
treats, augments, or replaces any tissue, organ, or function
of the body (Boretos and Eden, 1984). Use of
biomaterials dates far back into ancient civilizations.
Artificial eyes, ears, teeth, and noses were found on
Egyptian mummies [1]. Chinese and Indians used waxes,
glues, and tissues in reconstructing missing or defective
parts of the body. Over the centuries, advancements in
synthetic materials, surgical techniques, and sterilization
methods have permitted the use of biomaterials in many
ways [2]. Medical practice today utilizes a large number of
devices and implants. Biomaterials in the form of implants
(ligaments, vascular grafts, heart valves, intraocular lenses,
dental implants, etc.) and medical devices (pacemakers,
biosensors, artificial hearts, etc.) are widely used to replace
and/or restore the function of traumatized or degenerated
tissues or organs, and thus improve the quality of life of the
patients.
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Hard tissue
Cortical bone
(longitudinal direction)
Cortical bone
(transverse direction)
Cancellous bone
Enamel
Dentine
Modulus
(GPa)
Tensile Strength
(MPa)
17.7
133
12.8
52
0.4
84.3
11.0
7.4
10
39.3
Soft tissue
Articular cartilage
Fibrocartilage
Ligament
Tendon
Skin
Intraocular lens
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Modulus
(MPa)
10.5
159.1
303.0
401.5
0.1-0.2
5.6
Tensile Strength
(MPa)
27.5
10.4
29.5
46.5
7.6
2.3
Cohlear Implants
Intacts
Cardiovascular
Implants (Vascular
Grafts)
Shoulder Prosthesis
Pacemaker
Abdominal Wall
Prosthesis
Lumbar Disc
Replacement, Spine
Cage, Plate, Rods
and Screws
Prosthetic
Arthroplasty
Total Hip
Replacement,
Acetabular
Intramedullary Nails
Knee joint
Replacement, Tendon
/ Ligament, Cartilage
Replacement
Bone Cement
Bone Fixation,
Bone Plates &
Screws
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Cobalt-Chrome:
Cobalt chromium alloys can be basically categorized
into two types; one is The CoCrMo alloy [ Cr (27-30%),
Mo (5-7%), Ni (2.5%)] has been used for many decades in
dentistry, and in making artificial joints and the second one
The CoNiCrMo alloy [Cr (19-21%), Ni (33-37%), and Mo
(9-11%)] has been used for making the stems of prostheses
for heavily loaded joints, such as knee and hip [15]. Cobaltbased alloys are highly resistant to corrosion even in
chloride environment due to spontaneous formation of
passive oxide layer within the human body environment
[10, 15, 16, 26, 27]. The thermal treatments used to Co-CrMo alloys modify the microstructure of the alloy and alters
the electrochemical and mechanical properties of the
biomaterial [26]. The corrosion products of Co-Cr-Mo are
more toxic than those of stainless steel 316L.
Titanium and its Alloys:
There are three structural types of titanium alloys: Alpha
(), Alpha-Beta (-) or metastable and Beta ().The
phase in Ti alloys tends to exhibit a much lower modulus
than phase, and also it satisfies most of the other
necessities or requirements for orthopedic application [28,
29]. Ti alloys due to the combination of its excellent
characteristics such as high strength, low density, high
specific strength, good resistance to corrosion, complete
inertness to body environment, enhanced biocompatibility,
moderate elastic modulus of approximately 110 GPa are a
suitable choice for implantation. Long-term performance of
titanium and its alloys mainly Ti64 has raised some
concerns because of releasing aluminum and vanadium [9,
10]. Both Al and V ions are associated with long term
health problems, like Alzheimer disease and neuropathy.
Furthermore when titanium is rubbed between itself or
between other metals, it suffers from severe wear [30].
The mechanical properties of materials are of great
importance when designing load-bearing orthopedic and
dental implants. Some mechanical properties of metallic
biomaterials are listed in Table 3. The mechanical
properties of a specific implant depend not only on the type
of metal but also on the processes used to fabricate the
material and device. The elastic moduli of the metals listed
in Table 3 are at least seven times greater than that of
natural bone.
Youngs
Modulus,
E (GPa)
Yield
Strength,
sy (MPa)
Tensile
Strength,
sUTS
(MPa)
Fatigue
Limit,
send
(MPa)
Stainless steel
190
2211,213
5861,351
241820
Co-Cr alloys
210253
4481,606
6551,896
207950
Titanium (Ti)
110
485
760
300
Ti-6Al-4V
116
8961,034
9651,103
620
1530
3070
70150
Material
Cortical bone
Types of Materials
Stainless steel
Cobalt-chromium alloy
Applications
Joint replacements (hip, knee), Bone
plate for fracture fixation, Dental implant
for tooth fixation, Heart valve, Spinal
Instruments, Surgical Instruments,
Screws, dental root Implant, pacer,
fracture plates, hip nails, Shoulder
prosthesis
Bone plate for fracture fixation, Screws,
dental root implant, pacer, and Suture,
dentistry, orthopedic prosthesis, Mini
plates, Surgical tools, Bone and Joint
replacements (hip, knee), dental implants
Cochlear replacement, Bone and Joint
Replacements(hip, knee),Dental Implants
for tooth fixation, Screws, Suture, parts
for orthodontic surgery, bone fixation
devices like nails, screws and plates,
artificial heart valves and surgical
instruments, heart pacemakers, artificial
heart valves
B. Ceramics
Ceramics are polycrystalline materials. The main
characteristics of ceramic materials are hardness and
brittleness, great strength and stiffness, resistance to
corrosion and wear, and low density. They work mainly on
compression forces; on tension forces, their behavior is
poor. Ceramics are typically electrical and thermal
insulators. Ceramics are used in several different fields
such as dentistry, orthopedics, and as medical sensors. [32].
Overall, however, these biomaterials have been used less
extensively than either metals or polymers. Ceramics
typically fail with little, if any, plastic deformation, and
they are sensitive to the presence of cracks or other defects.
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C. POLYMERIC BIOMATERIALS
The development of polymeric biomaterials can be
considered as an evolutionary process. Reports on the
applications of natural polymers as biomaterials date back
thousands of years [48]. Polymers are the most widely used
materials in biomedical applications. Polymers are organic
materials that form large chains made up of many repeating
units. The uses for polymeric materials are more diverse
than for metallic implants, but their interchangeability is
not as great. In most of applications, polymers have little or
no competition from other types of materials. Their unique
properties are: Flexibility, Resistance to biochemical
attack, Good biocompatibility, Lightweight, Available in a
wide variety of compositions with adequate physical and
mechanical properties, Can be easily manufactured into
products with the desired shape. A few of the major classes
of polymer are listed below:
Poly (methyl methacrylate), PMMA:
It is a hard brittle polymer that appears to be unsuitable
for most clinical applications, but it does have several
important characteristics. It can be prepared under ambient
conditions so that it can be manipulated in the operating
theater or dental clinic, explaining its use in dentures and
bone cement. The relative success of many joint prostheses
is dependent on the performance of the PMMA cement,
which is prepared intraoperatively by mixing powdered
polymer with monomeric methylmethacrylate, which forms
dough that can be placed in the bone, where it then sets.
Silicone Rubbers:
Both heat-vulcanizing and room temperature vulcanizing
silicones are in use today and both exhibit advantages and
disadvantages. Room temperature vulcanizing silicones are
supplied as single- paste systems. Heat-vulcanizing silicone
is supplied as a semi-solid material that requires milling,
packing under pressure.
Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE):
Much research is progressing in examining the wear
properties of UHMWPE. The coefficient of friction
between polyethylene and cobalt-chromium alloy has been
reported to be between 0.03 and 0.16, with excellent wear
rates. UHMWPE is used as the bearing surface in total joint
arthroplasty, it has 90% success rates at 15 years with metal
on polyethylene. Submicron particles found in
periprosthetic tissues when polyethylene wear present.
(But no better material has been developed to date)
The mechanical properties of polymers depend on
several factors, including the composition and structure of
the macromolecular chains and their molecular weight.
Table 7 lists some mechanical properties of selected
polymeric biomaterials.
Alumina
Zirconia
Pyrolytic
carbon
Bioglassceramics
Calcium
phosphates
Youngs
Modulus,
E (GPa)
380
150-200
Compressive
Strength,
sUCS (MPa)
4500
2000
Tensile
Strength,
sUTS (MPa)
350
200-500
18-28
517
280-560
22
500
56-83
40-117
510-896
69-193
Types of Materials
Alumina
Zirconia
Pyrolytic carbon
Bioglass-ceramics
Calcium phosphates
Applications
Artificial total joint replacement,
acetabular and femoral components,
vertebrae spacers and extensors,
orthodontic anchors, dental implant for
tooth fixation
Replacement for hips, knees, teeth,
tendons and ligaments, repair for
periodontal disease, bone fillers after
tumor surgery
Prosthetic heart valves, End osseous tooth
replacement implants, permanently
implanted artificial limbs
Dental implants, middle ear implants,
heart valves, artificial total joint
replacement, bone plates, screws, wires,
intramedullary nails, spinal fusion, tooth
replacement implants
Skin treatments, dental implants, jawbone
reconstruction, orthopedics, facial
surgery, ear, nose and throat repair, dental
implant
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Polymer
Poly(methyl
methacrylate)
(PMMA)
Nylon 6/6
Poly(ethylene
terephthalate)
Poly(lactic acid)
Polypropylene
Polytetrafluoroethylene
Silicone rubber
Ultra-high-molecularweight
polyethylene
(UHMWPE)
Tensile
Strength
SUTS(MPa)
Youngs
Modulus,
E(GPa)
%
Elongation
30
2.2
1.4
76
2.8
90
53
2.14
300
28-50
28-36
17-28
2.8
1.2-3
1.1-1.55
0.5
Up to 10
2-6
400-900
120-350
160
>35
4-12
>300
D. BIOCOMPOSITE MATERIALS
Biocomposites are composite materials composed of
biodegradable matrix and biodegradable natural fibres as
reinforcement. The development of biocomposites has
attracted great interest due to their environmental benefit
and improved performance [50]. Plant-based fibers like
flax, jute, sisal and kenaf have been frequently used (Table
8). Most of studies concern biodegradable matrix based on
aliphatic polyesters reinforced with various vegetable
fillers. With wide-ranging uses from environment-friendly
biodegradable composites to biomedical composites for
drug/gene delivery, tissue engineering applications and
cosmetic orthodontics. They often mimic the structures of
the living materials involved in the process in addition to
the strengthening properties of the matrix that was used but
still providing biocompatibility. Those markets are
significantly rising, mainly because of the increase in oil
price, and recycling and environment necessities [51].
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Particles
Inorganic
Glass
Alumina
Fibers
Polymers
Aromatic
Polyamides
(aramids)
UHMWPE
Polyesters
Polyolefins
PTFE
Matrix
Thermosets
Epoxy
Polyacrylates
Polymethacrylates
Polyesters
Silicones
Organic
Polyacrylate
Polymethacrylate
Resorbable
polymers
Polylactide, and its
copolymers with
polyglyocolide
Thermoplastics
Polyolefins (PP,
PE)
UHMWPE
Polysulfones
Poly(ether ketones)
Polyesters
Inorganic
Hydroxyapatite
Glass ceramics
Calcium carbonate
ceramics
Calcium phosphate
ceramics
Carbon
Steel
Titanium
Resorbable
polymers
Polylactide,
polyglycolide and
their copolymers
Polydioxanone
V. CONCLUDING REMARKS
A biomaterial is any substance (other than drugs),
natural or synthetic, that treats, augments, or replaces any
tissue, organ, and body function. Biomaterial selection is
one of the most challenging issues due to crucial
requirements and biocompatibility, so it has been of major
interest to material designers in recent years. This review of
biomaterials has attempted to demonstrate the very
significant progress that has been made with the use of
advanced materials within the human body. The present
study reviewed the currently used biomaterials; metals,
ceramics, polymers, and composite.
Metals are susceptible to degradation by corrosion, a
process that can release by-products that may cause adverse
biological responses. Ceramics are attractive as biological
implants for their biocompatibility. The studies show that
alumina with high mechanical strength show minimal or no
tissue reaction, nontoxic to tissues and blood compatibility
tests were also satisfactory. Carbon with similar
mechanical properties of bone is an exciting candidate, for
it elicits blood compatibility, no tissue reaction and
nontoxicity to cells. The availability of a wide range of
polymers significantly influenced the growth of tissue
engineering and controlled drug delivery technologies.
Innovations in the composite material design and
fabrication processes are raising the possibility of realizing
implants with improved performance. However, for
successful application, surgeons must be convinced with
the long term durability and reliability of composite
biomaterials.
In the past, success of materials in biomedical
applications was not so much the outcome of meticulous
selection based on biocompatibility criteria but rather the
result of serendipity, continuous refinement in fabrication
technology, and advances in material surface treatment. In
the present and future, election of a biomaterial for a
specific application must be based on several criteria.
Biocompatibility is the paramount criterion that must be
met by every biomaterial. Medical research continues to
explore new scientific frontiers for diagnosing, treating,
curing, and preventing diseases at the molecular/genetic
level. This review should be of value to researchers who
are interested in the state of the art of biomaterial
evaluation and selection of biomaterials.
Applications
Dentistry
Vascular Grafts
Joint
replacements
Bone cement
Bone
Replacement
Materials
Spine Cage,
Plate, Rods,
Screws, Disc,
Finger Joint,
Intramedullary
Nails,
Abdominal wall
Prosthesis,
Types of materials
CF/C, SiC/C,CF/Epoxy, GF/Polyester,
GF/PC, GF/PP, GF/Nylon,
GF/PMMA,UHMWPE/PMMA,
CF/PMMA, GF/PMMA, KF/PMMA,
Silica/BIS-GMA
Cells/PTFE, Cells/PET, PET/Collagen,
PET/Gelation, PU/PU-PELA
PET/PHEMA, KF/PMA, KF/PE,
CF/PTFE,CF/PLLA, GF/PU, PET/PU,
PTFE/PU, CF/PTFE, CF/C,
CF/UHMWPE,UHMWPE/UHMWPE,
CF/Epoxy, CF/PS, CF/PEEK,
CF/UHMWPE, CF/PE,
Bone particles/PMMA,
Titanium/PMMA, UHMWPE/PMMA,
GF/PMMA, CF/PMMA, Bio-Glass/BisGMA
HA/PHB, HA/PEG-PHB, CF/PTFE,
PET/PU, HA/HDPE, HA/PE, BioGlass/PE, Bio-Glass/PHB, Bio-Glass/PS,
HA/PLA
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