Science of Dental Materials

A revised and expanded edition of this textbook which provides information on the selection, use and biocompatibility of modern and traditional materials used in preventive and restorative dentistry. The emphasis is on principles rather than on particular products with limited lifetimes.

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This is a revised and expanded edition of a textbook which provides information on the selection, use and biocompatibility of modern and traditional materials used in preventive and restorative dentistry. The emphasis is on principles rather than on characteristics of particular brand-name products with limited commercial lifetimes. It contains new chapters on dental adhesives, composites, ceramics, cements, impression methods, implant materials, and denture base materials. It also has an expanded chapter on tooth-coloured materials, reflecting the field's recent emphasis on aesthetics. A new chapter on ADA and ISO specifications and standards identifies the relationships between US FDA and existing tests and standards for testing the safety, efficacy and reliability of dental materials.