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  BME Homework Assignment 11   1)List three biomaterials commonly used for the following applications: (a) sutures, (b) heart valves, (c) endosseous dental root implants, (d) contact lenses, and (e) hip prosthesis

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BME Homework Assignment 11

 

1)List three biomaterials commonly used for the following applications: (a) sutures, (b) heart valves, (c) endosseous dental root implants, (d) contact lenses, and (e) hip prosthesis. Provide the specific chemical name.

 

a) Sutures

b) ) heart valves

c) endosseous dental root implants

d) Contact Lenses

e)Hip Prosthesis

 

2. When selecting a biomaterial to be used an orthopedic implant, what are some of the properties or characteristics of the material that should be considered?

 

3.  Which of the following are NOT characteristics of an implant or prosthesis?

 

 

 

4. Failure of implants, devices or prostheses may be due to which of the following factors?

 

 

5. Which of the following statements regarding the mechanical properties of metals is NOT correct?