Biomaterials for Ossicular Chain Reconstruction

Contents
Preface
Introduction
Basic Middle Ear Anatomy and Physiology
Etiology of Hearing Loss
Ossicular Chain Reconstruction
History of Biomaterials for Ossicular Chain Reconstruction
Metals
Ceramic Materials
Plastics
Adhesives
Types of Biomaterials
Mechanical and Biological Properties of Biomaterials
Requirements of Biomaterials for Ossicular Chain Reconstruction
Clinical, Biological, Acoustic and Mechanical Demands
Current Biomaterials for Ossicular Chain Reconstruction
Metals
Bioceramics
Plastics
New Alloys and Bioceramics for Osicular Chain Reconstruction
Comparative Investigations of Biomaterials
New Development Trends
Conclusion