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The major difference between biological materials and biomaterials (implants) is viability. Other equally important differences distinguish living materials from artificial replacements. First, most biological materials are continuously bathed with a solution of water. Exceptions are the specialized surface layers of skin, hair, nails, hooves, and the enamel of teeth. Second, most biological materials can be considered as composites.
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Park, J.B. (1979). Structure-Property Relationships of Biological Materials. In: Biomaterials. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-3423-1_7
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