Full Description
Principles of materials science are closely integrated with everyday dental practice in this revised textbook. Written in a practical, straightforward manner, it provides a fundamental knowledge of material structure and properties, and real-life clinical examples show how to apply this information to restorative treatments. This didactic combinationshould enable students, technicians and clinicians to select appropriate materials for various clinical situations.
Contents
Comparison of metals, ceramics and polymers; phsyical properties; colour and appearance; gypsum poducts; surface phenomena and adhesion; polymers and polymerization; impression materials; polymeric restorative materials; dental cements; abrasion, polishing and bleaching; structure and properties of metals and alloys; dental amalgams; precious metal casting alloys; alloys for porcelain-fused-to-metal restorations; dental porcelain; base metal casting alloys; casting; soldering, welding and electroplating; hightemparature investments; waxes; orthodontic wires; endodontic materials; implant and bone augmentation materials.
