Dental Materials and Their Selection

A comparison of metals, ceramics and polymers; physical properties; colour and appearance; surface phenomena and adhesion to tooth structure; gypsum products; polymers and polymerization - denture base polymers; polymeric restorative materials - composites and sealants; abrasion, polishing and bleaching; impression materials; waxes; dental cements; structure and properties of metals and alloys; dental amalgams; direct gold filling materials; precious metal casting alloys; alloys for porcelain-fused-to-metal restorations; casting; high-temperature investments; base metal casting alloys; orthodontic wires; dental porcelain; soldering, welding and electroplating; dental implant materials.