Materials Used in Dentistry, 2/e
Author:
Mahalaxmi
Edition:
2/e
ISBN:
9789387963818
Language:
English
Published:
2018
Publisher:
Wolters Kluwer
This book, with its illustrated discussion on an array of dental materials used across specialties and with contributions from experienced academicians as well as clinicians, will serve as an ideal textbook for BDS students.
Materials Used in Dentistry, 2/e
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This book, with its illustrated discussion on an array of dental materials used across specialties and with contributions from experienced academicians as well as clinicians, will serve as an ideal textbook for BDS students. Postgraduates and practitioners would also find this book as an authentic ready reference resource.
Key Feature:-
- Conceptual clinical situations are supported by appropriate, high-resolution photographs.
- Recent advances and additional information have been added and partly highlighted in boxes.
- All tables given in this book are important as PG entrance examinations' study material.
- Key points in connection with multiple-choice questions asked in various competitive entrance examinations such as AIPG, AIIMS, and NEET are emphasized in the form of highlighted words in the text.
- For self-assessment, probable questions are given at the end of each chapter.
- Material manipulation videos are included to enable better understanding of manipulation procedures.
Table of Content
Section I Fundamentals of Dental Materials 1
1. Introduction to Dental Materials 3
2. Structure of Matter 8
3. Properties of Dental Materials 19
4. Light and Color 42
5. Metals and Alloys 63
6. Tarnish and Corrosion 78
7. Principles of Adhesion 92
8. Dental Polymers 103
Section II Biomaterials 121
9. Science of Biomaterials 123
10. Biocompatibility of Dental Materials 135
Section III Denture-Based Materials 155
11. Denture-Based Materials 157
Section IV Direct Restorative Materials 203
12. Dental Amalgam 205
13. Mercury 236
14. Dental Cements 245
15. Glass Ionomer Cements 274
16. Composite Resins 293
17. Direct Filling Gold 324
Section V Indirect Restorative and Implant Materials 343
18. Dental Casting Alloys 345
19. Dental Ceramics 359
20. Indirect Composite Resins 393
21. Dental Implant Biomaterials 408
Section VI Auxiliary Materials and Techniques 423
22. Bonding and Bonding Agents 425
23. Impression Materials and Techniques 446
24. Gypsum and Die Materials 493
25. Dental Waxes 516
26. Investment Materials and Techniques 534
27. Casting Procedures 555
28. Finishing and Polishing 573
Section VII Materials Used in Preventive Dentistry 597
29. Antiplaque Agents 599
30. Materials Used for Remineralization 618
31. Pit and Fissure Sealants 632
Section VIII Materials Used in Orthodontics 645
32. Soldering and Welding 647
33. Orthodontic Material Science 661
Section IX Endodontic Materials 683
34. Root Canal Irrigants 685
35. Intracanal Medicaments 697
36. Calcium Hydroxide 707
37. Calcium Silicate–Based Materials 720
38. Root Canal Sealers 736
39. Materials Used for Obturation 755
40. Retrograde Filling Materials 768
41. Materials Used for Tooth Whitening 783
Section X Surgical and Periodontal Materials 797
42. Local Anesthetic Agents 799
43. Suture Materials 822
44. Biomaterials Used in Periodontology 841