Main description:

Basic Dental Materials is the new edition of this extensive guide to materials used in dentistry. The book has been entirely reorganised, with substantial revisions in each chapter incorporating the latest developments and research findings, and new colour illustrations have been added.

This book is divided into seven sections, the first covering the structure and properties of dental materials, including electrochemical and biological properties. Further sections cover specific groups of materials, including direct restorative materials, endodontic materials (new to this edition), impression materials, materials and processes in the dental laboratory, alloys, and indirect restorative and prosthetic materials. The chapter on dental ceramics in the final section is entirely revised to reflect the significant advances in this technology since the previous edition.

Basic Dental Materials provides a practical approach to the selection and use of modern dental materials, with guidance on preparation for indirect restorations such as crowns, bridges and inlays. Enhanced by 645 images and illustrations, this comprehensive book will bring the knowledge of dental students and practising students firmly up to date.

Key Points

Latest edition of this extensive, illustrated guide to basic dental materials
Previous edition published 2010 (9788184489217)
Entirely reorganised, with a new section on endodontic materials, and chapter revisions reflecting recent advances in the field
645 images and illustrations, the majority in full colour

Contents:

Section 1: Structure and Properties of Dental Materials

Overview of Dentistry and Dental Materials
Structure and Properties of Dental Materials
Structure and Properties of Metals and Alloys
Electrochemical Properties of Materials
Biological Properties of Dental Materials

Section 2: Direct Restorative Materials

Introduction to Restorations, Luting and Pulp Therapy
Cavity Liners and Varnish
Dental Cements
Dental Amalgam
Direct Filling Gold
Resin-based Composites and Bonding Agents

Section 3: Endodontic Materials

Endodontic Medicaments and Irrigants
Endodontic Sealers and Obturating Materials

Section 4: Impression Materials

Rigid Impression Materials
Elastic Impression Materials-Agar and Alginate
Elastomeric Impression Materials

Section 5: Dental Laboratory- Materials and Processes

Model, Cast and Die Materials
Gypsum Products
Waxes in Dentistry
Dental Casting Investments
Dental Casting and Metal Fabrication Procedures
Abrasion and Polishing
Metal Joining and Dental Lasers
Additive Manufacturing in Dentistry

Section 6: Alloys in Dentistry

Dental Casting Alloys
Dental Implant Materials
Wrought Alloys

Section 7: Indirect Restorative and Prosthetic Materials

Dental Ceramics
Denture Resins and Polymers
Maxillofacial Prosthetic Materials
Appendices
Further Reading