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Polymers are widely used for soft tissue applications, as they can be tailor made to match the properties of soft tissues. In addition, polymers can be made into various physical forms such as liquid, foam, film, rod, fabric and suture materials. Silicone, Dacron®, Teflon®, polyurethanes, polyacrylate, polyethylene, Nylon etc., are the most widely used polymers for soft tissue applications because of their tissue biocompatibility.
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Bhat, S.V. (2002). Soft Tissue Applications. In: Biomaterials. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0328-5_8
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