Yoneyama T., Miyazaki Sh. (Eds.) Shape Memory Alloys for Biomedical Applications

Woodhead Publishing Limited, Cambridge, England, 2008. — 337 p.Shape memory alloys are suitable for a wide range of biomedical applications, such as dentistry, bone repair and cardiovascular stents. Shape memory alloys for biomedical applications provides a comprehensive review of the use of shape memory alloys in these and other areas of medicine. Part one discusses fundamental issues with chapters on such topics as mechanical properties, fabrication of materials, the shape memory effect, superelasticity, surface modification and biocompatibility. Part two covers applications of shape memory alloys in areas such as stents and orthodontic devices as well as other applications in the medical and dental fields. With its distinguished editors and international team of contributors, Shape memory alloys for biomedical applications will be an essential reference for materials scientists and engineers working in the medical devices industry and in academia.Materials
Shape memory effect and superelasticity in Ti–Ni alloys
Mechanical properties of shape memory alloys
Thermodynamics of the shape memory effect in Ti–Ni alloys
Alternative shape memory alloys
Fabrication of shape memory alloy parts
Response of Ti–Ni alloys for dental biomaterials to conditions in the mouth
Understanding, predicting and preventing failure of Ti–Ni shape memory alloys used in medical implants
Surface modification of Ti–Ni alloys for biomedical applications
Biocompatibility of Nitinol for biomedical applicationsMedical and dental devices
Self-expanding Nitinol stents for the treatment of vascular disease
Orthodontic devices using Ti–Ni shape memory alloys
Endodontic instruments for root canal treatment using Ti–Ni shape memory alloys
Regulation, orthopedic, dental, endovascular and other applications of Ti–Ni shape memory alloys