title: The role of materials research in improving synthetic implants.
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000592:standards*; D001698:Biomedical Engineering / Q000295:instrumentation; D008670:Metals / Q000592:standards; D008722:Methods; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D010969:Plastics / Q000592:standards; D011095:Polyethylenes / Q000592:standards; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000592:standards; D012106:Research; D012408:Rubber / Q000592:standards
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D008670:Metals; D010969:Plastics; D011095:Polyethylenes; D012408:Rubber