Main description:

The 11th edition of this leading reference is an outstanding, scientifically based source of information in the field of dental materials science. It presents up-to-date information on materials that are used in the dental office and laboratory every day, emphasizing practical, clinical use, as well as the physical, chemical, and biological properties of materials. Extensive new clinical photographs in this edition illustrate the topics, and color plates are integrated close to related concepts as they're discussed in each chapter. A new glossary of key terms found at the beginning of every chapter defines terms in the appropriate context of the chapter's discussion. Also in this edition, critical thinking questions throughout the book stimulate the readers' curiosity on specific topics, test their existing knowledge, and heighten their awareness of important or controversial subjects.

Contents:

Part I: General Classes and Properties of Dental Materials

1. Overview of Preventive and Restorative Materials

2. Atomic and Molecular Structure of Materials

3. Chemical and Physical Properties of Solids

4. Mechanical Properties of Solids

5. Cast Metal, Electrodeposited Metal, and Metallurgical Principles

6. Dental Polymers

7. Biocompatibility

Part II: Auxiliary Dental Materials

8. Impression Materials

9. Gypsum Products

10. Dental Waxes, Metal Casting Investments, and Casting Procedures

11. Finishing and Polishing Materials

Part III: Direct Restorative Materials

12. Bonding and Bonding agents

13. Restorative Resins and Cements

14. Dental Cements

15. Dental Amalgam

Part IV: Indirect Restorative Materials

16. Dental Casting and Soldering Alloys

17. Wrought Alloys

18. Dental Ceramics

19. Denture Base Resins

20. Dental Implants

21. Emerging technologies NEW!