Question

7. In addition to evaluating the morphology and structure of biologic materials, histology is also an important tool for other biomaterial applications. Identify and describe in detail hovw histology would play a key role in applications involving polymeric or metallic biomaterials Cite examples to support your answer.

Answer 1

Histopathology of polymeric and metallic biogenic materials are very important. These include cement, ceramic, metal. They are used in hip replacement, dental study bone study etc.depending on the procedure or the condition of the patient the different materials can be used. However the quality and composition should be taken care of it is often observed that with metallic materials there is a possibility of metal leaching into the body. Even the scaffolds are essential to have various structure attached to the body in case of metal agents .Gente the design should be in union with the structure and compatibility of the body