Introduction to dental materials, 4th edition

Abstract

3rd ed. A core textbook for dental students on the properties and applications of dental materials, this edition includes new sections on resin modified glass ionomer cements, polyacid modified resin composites and luting systems. Biomaterials, biocompatibility and biomechanics -- A historical perspective -- Atomic building blocks -- Structure of ceramics -- Structure of metals and alloys -- Structure of polymers -- Mechanical properties -- Physical properties -- Chemical properties -- Principles of adhesion -- Dental amalgams -- Resin composites and polyacid-modified resin composites -- Glass-ionomer cements and resin-modified glass-ionomer cements -- Intermediate restorative materials -- Enamal and dentine bonding -- Endodontic materials -- Impression materials -- Gypsum products -- Denture base resins -- Casting alloys for metallic restorations -- Dental ceramics -- Metal-bonded ceramics -- All-ceramic restorations : high-strength core ceramics -- All-ceramic restorations : resin-bonded ceramics -- Luting agents -- Stainless steel.