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Journal of Functional Biomaterials, Volume 4, Issue 1

2013 March - 5 articles

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Articles (5)

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
8,718 Views
21 Pages

Human corneal endothelial cells have a limited ability to replicate in vivo and in vitro. Allograft transplantation becomes necessary when an accident or trauma results in excessive cell loss. The reconstruction of the cornea endothelium using autol...

  • Communication
  • Open Access
1 Citations
6,163 Views
11 Pages

Heat Generation and Transfer Behaviors of Ti-Coated Carbon Steel Rod Adaptable for Ablation Therapy of Oral Cancer

  • Takashi Naohara,
  • Hiromichi Aono,
  • Tsunehiro Maehara,
  • Hideyuki Hirazawa,
  • Shinya Matsutomo and
  • Yuji Watanabe

18 February 2013

For the purpose of developing a novel ablation therapy for oral cancer, the heat generation and transfer properties of a Ti-coated carbon steel rod with 20-mm length and 1.8-mm outer diameter were investigated by means of a high-frequency induction t...

  • Communication
  • Open Access
5 Citations
8,409 Views
8 Pages

To investigate the temporary tamponade effects of an ophthalmic viscosurgical device (OVD) for experimental retinal tears, we performed vitrectomy in four rabbit eyes and created a posterior vitreous detachment and artificial retinal tear to produce...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
8,145 Views
13 Pages

Design and in Vitro Biocompatibility of a Novel Ocular Drug Delivery Device

  • Nathan Gooch,
  • Randon Michael Burr,
  • Dolly J. Holt,
  • Bruce Gale and
  • Balamurali Ambati

18 January 2013

The capsule drug ring (CDR) is a reservoir and delivery agent, which is designed to be placed within the capsular bag during cataract surgery. Prototypes were manufactured by hot melt extrusion of Bionate II®, a polycarbonate urethane. The devices ha...

  • New Book Received
  • Open Access
5,427 Views
5 Pages

1. Discusses the properties of enamel and dentin and their role in adhesive dental restoration;2. Chapters also examine the wear properties of dental ceramics, glasses and bioactive glass ceramics for tooth repair and replacement;3. Dental composites...

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