This authoritative book examines the various types of glass-ceramic materials, the methods of their development, and the countless applications for glass-ceramics. It looks at glass-ceramics as new materials with new properties and outlines the expanding regions for applying these amazing materials, specifically for biomedical purposes. Provides a fundamental explanation of the new generation of glass-ceramics in an easy-to-use format. A perfect resource for students, scientists, doctors, and engineers or anyone interested in natural or medical science and technology.