Given such problems as rejection, the interface between an implant and its human host is a critical area in biomaterials. Surfaces and Interfaces for Biomaterials summarizes the wealth of research on understanding the surface properties of biomaterials and the way they interact with human tissue. The first part reviews the way biomaterial surfaces form. Part Two discusses ways of monitoring and characterizing surface structure and behavior. The final two parts look at a range of in vitro and in vivo studies of the complex interactions between biomaterials and the body. This book will be a standard reference on how to understand and control surface processes and ensure the successful use of biomaterials in medicine.