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Polymers are already being used as implant materials in several biomedical applications by today. The present paper shows actual concepts for innovative degradable biomaterials as well as established polymers. Basic terms will be explained. Methods for biocompatibility testing of polymers will be introduced. Finally, future challenges for the development of new polymer systems will be discussed.
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