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General problems connected with the use of biomaterials

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In the application fields of biomaterials it is possible to recognize problems that can be solved by means of specific expedients and others that, conversely, appear at present insoluble.

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Ravaglioli, A., Krajewski, A. (1992). General problems connected with the use of biomaterials. In: Bioceramics. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-2336-5_4

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