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| Acknowledgements | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Bioactivity and Biointegration of Orthopaedic and Dental Implants | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Biointegration of Orthopaedic and Dental Implants | |
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| Controlling the Bone-Implant Interface | |
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| Surface Modification of Biomaterials | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Metallic Implants | |
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| Surface Modification of Biomaterials | |
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| Laser Surface Modification of Biomaterials | |
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| Wettability in Biomaterials Science and Modification Techniques | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Wettability, Adhesion and Bonding Theoretical Background | |
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| Wettability in Biomaterial Science | |
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| Current Methods of Wettability Modification | |
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| Laser Wettability Characteristics Modification | |
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| CO2 Laser Modification of the Wettability Characteristics of Magnesia Partially Stabilised Zirconia | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Experimental Procedures | |
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| The Effects of CO2 | |
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| Laser Radiation on Wettability Characteristics | |
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| Surface Energy and its Component Parts | |
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| Identification of the Predominant Mechanisms Active in Determining Wettability Characteristics | |
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| The Role Played by Microstructures in Terms of Crystal Size and Phase in Effecting Surface Energy Changes | |
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| Investigation of Wettability and Work Adhesion Using Physiological Liquids | |
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| Summary | |
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| In vitro Biocompatibility Evaluation of CO2 Laser Treated Magnesia Partially Stabilised Zirconia | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Sample Preparation | |
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| Bone Like Apatite Formation | |
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| Protein Adsorption | |
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| Osteoblast Cell Response | |
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| Predictions for Implantation in anin vivo Clinical Situation | |
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| Summary | |
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| The Effects of CO2 Laser Radiation on the Wettability Characteristics of a Titanium Alloy | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Experimental Procedures | |
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| The Effects of CO2 Laser Radiation on Wettability Characteristics | |
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| Surface Energy and its Component Analysis | |
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| Identification of the Predominant Mechanisms Active in Determining Wettability Characteristics | |
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| Investigation of Wettability and Work Adhesion Using Physiological Liquids | |
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| Summary | |
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| In vitro Biocompatibility Evaluation of CO2 Laser Treated Titanium Alloy | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Sample Preparation | |
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| Bone Like Apatite Formation on Titanium Alloys | |
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| Protein Adsorption | |
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| Osteoblast Cell Adhesion | |
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| Predictions for Implantation in anin vivo Clinical Situation | |
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| Summary | |
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| Enquiry into the Possible Generic Effects of the CO2 Laser Treatment on Bone Implant Biomaterials | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Ascertaining the Generic Effects of CO2 Laser Treatment on Bioinert Ceramics | |
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| Ascertaining the Generic Effects of CO2 Laser Treatment on Metal Implants | |
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| Summary | |
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| Conclusions | |
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| References | |
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| Index | |