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McCracken's Removable Partial Prosthodontics

Author : Alan B. Carr
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323339913
Total Pages : 389 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (233 download)

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Book Synopsis McCracken's Removable Partial Prosthodontics by : Alan B. Carr

Download or read book McCracken's Removable Partial Prosthodontics written by Alan B. Carr and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-11-06 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The standard in prosthodontics for nearly 50 years, McCracken's Removable Partial Prosthodontics, 13th Edition walks readers through all the principles and concepts surrounding removable partial denture treatment planning and design that today's practitioners need to know. Using an evidence-based approach, this full-color text incorporates the latest information on new techniques, procedures, and equipment, including expanded information on dynamic communication and the use of implants with removable partial dentures. From initial contact with the patient to post-treatment care, McCracken's is the complete foundation today's dentists need to successfully practice prosthodontic care. - A variety of philosophies and techniques are featured throughout the text, so readers can select and incorporate applicable techniques on a case-by-case basis. - Full-color drawings and photographs give readers a detailed view of techniques, materials, and anatomic detail. - Evidence-based approach uses current research to help readers diagnose, design, develop, and sequence a treatment plan. - Expert guidance from both authors walks readers through the latest techniques as well as technological advances specific to removable partial dentures. - NEW! Standardized removable partial denture designs offered for application to the major categories of patients seen in practice. - NEW! Expanded information on the use of implants with removable partial dentures highlights considerations in treatment planning including the selection of implants and provision of care utilizing dental implants. - NEW! More information on dynamic communication which incorporates the progress being made in shared decision making with patients, especially regarding decisions made in light of patient values and 'trade-off' considerations.

Denture Base Resins

Author : Dr. Manish Goutam
Publisher : DENTOMED PUBLICATION HOUSE
ISBN 13 : 9391369731
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (913 download)

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Book Synopsis Denture Base Resins by : Dr. Manish Goutam

Download or read book Denture Base Resins written by Dr. Manish Goutam and published by DENTOMED PUBLICATION HOUSE. This book was released on 2022-03-12 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Thermoplastic Elastomers

Author : Chapal Kumar Das
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 9535122231
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (351 download)

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Book Synopsis Thermoplastic Elastomers by : Chapal Kumar Das

Download or read book Thermoplastic Elastomers written by Chapal Kumar Das and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2015-11-26 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), commonly known as thermoplastic rubbers, are a category of copolymers having thermoplastic and elastomeric characteristics. A TPE is a rubbery material with properties very close to those of conventional vulcanized rubber at normal conditions. It can be processed in a molten state even at elevated temperatures. TPEs show advantages typical of both rubbery materials and plastic materials. TPEs are a class of polymers bridging between the service properties of elastomers and the processing properties of thermoplastics. Nowadays, the best use of thermoplastics is in the field of biomedical applications, starting from artificial skin to many of the artificial human body parts. Apart from these, thermoplastic elastomers are being used for drug encapsulation purposes, and since they are biocompatible in many cases, their scope of applications has been broadened in the biotechnological field as well. The present book highlights many biological and biomedical applications of TPEs from which the broader area readers will benefit.

Acrylic Polymers in Healthcare

Author : Boreddy Reddy
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 9535135937
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (351 download)

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Book Synopsis Acrylic Polymers in Healthcare by : Boreddy Reddy

Download or read book Acrylic Polymers in Healthcare written by Boreddy Reddy and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2017-11-02 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book on Acrylic Polymers for Healthcare presents eight chapters organised into three parts by providing new ideas in design, synthesis and a detailed study of new acrylate materials in healthcare applications. Part I represents Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4 focussing on toning up of technologies for making dental dentures with better properties. Part II comprises Chapters 5 and 6 dealing with synthetic polymer-based nanoparticles as intelligent drug delivery systems and bismuth nanoparticles for improved green light emission. Part III represents Chapters 7 and 8 describing the aspects of mitigation of acrylamide in foods in the context of an African perspective and the importance of acrylic-based polymeric adsorbents so that the reader can get an idea about the various types and forms of polymeric materials used for the removal of heavy metals from water.

Craig's Restorative Dental Materials

Author : John M. Powers
Publisher : Mosby
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 668 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Craig's Restorative Dental Materials written by John M. Powers and published by Mosby. This book was released on 2006 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting a comprehensive exploration of restorative dental materials, this book provides the information readers need to know to correctly use dental materials in the clinic and dental laboratory. Ranging from fundamental concepts to advanced skills, it also provides the scientific basis for technical procedures and manipulation of materials.

Expert Level of Dental Resins - Material Science & Technology

Author : Ralf Janda
Publisher : tredition
ISBN 13 : 3347712927
Total Pages : 752 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (477 download)

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Book Synopsis Expert Level of Dental Resins - Material Science & Technology by : Ralf Janda

Download or read book Expert Level of Dental Resins - Material Science & Technology written by Ralf Janda and published by tredition. This book was released on 2022-09-12 with total page 752 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Resin materials are broadly used in dentistry for almost all indications, and they will gain even more importance in the future. Especially the increasing performance and efficiency of the CAD/CAM technology and 3D-printing open possibilities to use resins which were not used up to now in dentistry. Besides dentists, dental students or dental technicians, there are many other specialists such as researchers, material scientists, industrial developers or experts of adjoining professional disciplines who are technically engaged in dental resins. The "Expert Level" is the third book of the series "Dental Resins - Material Science & Technology". The "Expert Level" includes all information and data presented in the "Basic Level" and "Advanced Level" of this series, but enormously expands the knowledge base. From a total database of 8.198 references, 1.707 were selected and used for this textbook. It comprises more than 1,000 manuscript pages, 384 figures and 124 tables. The "Expert Level" describes very accurately and comprehensively all details of the material science and technology of dental polymers and composites. Furthermore, their production methods and applications are discussed in detail. Therefore, this book is a unique treatise of the complete present knowledge about dental resins and dental resin composites. This includes the discussion of the - raw/starting materials together with the explanation and presentation of their chemical structures and properties, their CAS Numbers and the names of the manufacturers. - amounts of the raw/starting materials usually used to formulate the finished products. - important material and toxicological properties of the starting materials and the finished products. - detailed description of the production processes of essential starting materials such as the syntheses of essential monomers, the silanization of inorganic fillers or the manufacturing of unfilled and filled splinter polymers. - detailed description of the formulation and the properties of the finished products. Furthermore, for many commercial endproducts rather detailed formulations as well as the exact production processes are described. All ISO standards that are relevant for dental resins are listed, too. Furthermore, many essential methods to test the mechanical, chemical and toxicological properties are also presented and explained. The "Expert Level" enables every scientist with a good chemical knowledge not only to understand how dental polymers function, but also to develop new and improved products.

Dental Materials - E-Book

Author : Carol Dixon Hatrick
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323294545
Total Pages : 387 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (232 download)

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Download or read book Dental Materials - E-Book written by Carol Dixon Hatrick and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-02-10 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - NEW! Chapters on preventive and desensitizing materials, tooth whitening, and preventive and corrective oral appliances expand and reorganize this material to keep pace with dynamic areas. - NEW! Cutting-edge content reflects the latest advances in areas such as nano-glass ionomer cements, dental implants, and fluoride varnishes. - NEW! Clinical photographs throughout (more than 550 total) show dental materials being used and applied. - NEW online quizzes provide even more practice for test-taking confidence, and include rationales and page references for remediation.

Basic Level of Dental Resins - Material Science & Technology

Author : Ralf Janda
Publisher : tredition
ISBN 13 : 334737360X
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (473 download)

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Book Synopsis Basic Level of Dental Resins - Material Science & Technology by : Ralf Janda

Download or read book Basic Level of Dental Resins - Material Science & Technology written by Ralf Janda and published by tredition. This book was released on 2021-10-08 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Resin materials are broadly used in dentistry for almost all indications, and they will gain even more importance in the future. Especially, the increasing performance and efficiency of the CAD/CAM technology and 3D-printing open possibilities to use resins not used up to now in dentistry. Besides dentists, dental students or dental technicians, there are many other specialists such as researchers, material scientists, industrial developers or experts of adjoining professional disciplines who are technically engaged in dental resins. The idea of this e-Book series is to present a three-level textbook consisting of "Basic Level", "Advanced Level" and "Expert Level" versions dealing with material science and technology of dental resins. Every level significantly expands the information and knowledge given by the respective preceding version. This book presents the "Basic Level" version. The "Basic Level" version especially addresses dentists, dental students, dental technicians, university teachers and all those who want to gain an overview about dental resins such as industrial developers or researchers of adjoining professional disciplines. The "Basic Level" gives a comprehensive insight into chemistry, physics, toxicology, material properties and compositions as well as the technical application of dental resins.

A Clinical Guide to Applied Dental Materials

Author : Stephen J. Bonsor
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0702031585
Total Pages : 465 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (2 download)

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Book Synopsis A Clinical Guide to Applied Dental Materials by : Stephen J. Bonsor

Download or read book A Clinical Guide to Applied Dental Materials written by Stephen J. Bonsor and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-12-05 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new textbook on the practical use of dental materials suitable for undergraduate dental students and qualified dental practitioners taking post-graduate exams in dental materials, restorative dentistry, operative techniques, advanced conservative dentistry, endodontics, removable prosthodontics and implantology. Highly practical and evidenced-based throughout - closing the gap between theory and practice to give readers confidence in selecting and preparing the right material for the patient and circumstance Amply illustrated in full colour with over 1000 photographs, artworks and tables to clearly demonstrate both materials and techniques Helps readers appreciate the important relationship between clinical manipulation and the practical use of dental materials Describes how to properly select a given material for any situation, how to use materials to best effect and when and how not to use them 'Good practice' and 'Warning' boxes help readers recall important information Uniquely written by a practising dentist with academic experience and an academic in biomaterials with extensive clinical experience Self-assessment questions with full answers helps readers consolidate learning and prepare for exams Designed to improve clinical success and improve patient outcomes Perfect for all undergraduate and postgraduate students studying dental material science and/or restorative dentistry

Phillips' Science of Dental Materials

Author : Kenneth J. Anusavice, DMD, PhD
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 1437724183
Total Pages : 588 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (377 download)

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Book Synopsis Phillips' Science of Dental Materials by : Kenneth J. Anusavice, DMD, PhD

Download or read book Phillips' Science of Dental Materials written by Kenneth J. Anusavice, DMD, PhD and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-09-27 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the most up-to-date information on materials used in the dental office and laboratory today. Emphasizing practical, clinical use, as well as the physical, chemical, and biological properties of materials, this leading reference helps you stay current in this very important area of dentistry. This new full-color edition also features an extensive collection of new clinical photographs to better illustrate the topics and concepts discussed in each chapter. Organization of chapters and content into four parts (General Classes and Properties of Dental Materials; Auxiliary Dental Materials; Direct Restorative Materials; and Indirect Restorative Materials) presents the material in a logical and effective way for better comprehension and readability. Balance between materials science and manipulation bridges the gap of knowledge between dentists and lab technicians. Major emphasis on biocompatibility serves as a useful guide for clinicians and educators on material safety. Distinguished contributor pool lends credibility and experience to each topic discussed. Critical thinking questions appearing in boxes throughout each chapter stimulate thinking and encourage classroom discussion of key concepts and principles. Key terms presented at the beginning of each chapter helps familiarize readers with key terms so you may better comprehend text material. NEW! Full color illustrations and line art throughout the book make text material more clear and vivid. NEW! Chapter on Emerging Technologies keeps you up to date on the latest materials in use. NEW! Larger trim size allows the text to have fewer pages and makes the content easier to read.

Prosthodontic Treatment for Edentulous Patients: South Asia Reprint - E-book

Author : George A. Zarb
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 8131245446
Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (312 download)

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Download or read book Prosthodontic Treatment for Edentulous Patients: South Asia Reprint - E-book written by George A. Zarb and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-09-30 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Refine your clinical skills in the management of edentulous patients. Meet the functional and esthetic needs of your edentulous patients by providing complete dentures, both with and without dental implant support. Leading editors and contributors address the behavioral and clinical aspects of diagnosis and treatment and cover today’s most effective treatment modalities, all in a full-color atlas format, with an emphasis on evidence based practice.

Phillips' Science of Dental Materials E-Book

Author : Chiayi Shen
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323697569
Total Pages : 489 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (236 download)

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Book Synopsis Phillips' Science of Dental Materials E-Book by : Chiayi Shen

Download or read book Phillips' Science of Dental Materials E-Book written by Chiayi Shen and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-05-13 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Dentistry** Keep current with the evolving technology of dental materials! Phillips' Science of Dental Materials, 13th Edition provides comprehensive, up-to-date information on the materials used in cosmetic and restorative procedures in dentistry. It introduces the physical and chemical properties that are related to selection and use of dental biomaterials, including their composition, mechanical properties, manipulative variables, and the performance of dental restorations and prostheses. This edition adds three new chapters and hundreds of new full-color photographs. Written by dental scientists Chiayi Shen and H. Ralph Rawls along with prosthodontist Josephine Esquivel-Upshaw, this leading text/reference helps dentists select the right materials for oral procedures and helps dental labs ensure high-quality restorations. - 500 full-color photos and illustrations show concepts, dental instruments, and restorations. - Key terms are defined at the beginning of each chapter, covering terminology related to dental biomaterials and science. - Critical thinking questions stimulate thinking and emphasize important concepts and principles. - Logical, five-part organization of chapters makes the content easier to read and understand, with units on General Classes and Properties of Dental Materials, Direct Restorative Materials, Indirect Restorative Materials, Fabrication of Prostheses, and Assessing Dental Restorations. - Balance between materials science and manipulation bridges the gap of knowledge between dentists and lab technicians. - Major emphasis on biocompatibility serves as a useful guide to the principles and clinical implications of restorative materials safety. - Diverse and respected pool of contributors lends credibility and experience to each dental science topic. - NEW! Three new chapters are added: Digital Technology in Dentistry, In Vitro Research of Dental Materials, and Clinical Research of Restorations.

Prosthodontic Treatment for Edentulous Patients

Author : George A. Zarb
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323242049
Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (232 download)

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Download or read book Prosthodontic Treatment for Edentulous Patients written by George A. Zarb and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-03-15 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering the functional and esthetic needs of edentulous patients, Prosthodontic Treatment for Edentulous Patients: Complete Dentures and Implant-Supported Prostheses, 13th Edition helps you provide complete dentures, with and without dental implant support. It addresses both the behavioral and clinical aspects of diagnosis and treatment and covers treatment modalities including osseointegration, overdentures, implant-supported fixed prosthesis, and the current and future directions of implant prosthodontics. New to this edition are full-color photographs and coverage of immediately loaded complete dental prostheses. From lead editor and respected educator George Zarb, Prosthodontic Treatment for Edentulous Patients provides an atlas of clinical procedures and emphasizes the importance of evidence-based treatment. - Short, easy-to-read chapters cover the essentials of care for both short- and long-term patients, stressing the importance of evidence-based treatment. - Expanded coverage of implant prosthodontics addresses the clinical protocols for implant-retained and implant-supported prosthodontic management. - Specific chapters address the three surfaces of the complete denture: (1) an impression or intaglio surface, (2) a polished surface, and (3) an occlusal surface, the integration of which is crucial to creating a stable, functional, and esthetic result. - Chapter on health and nutrition examines a number of systemic conditions (vesciculoerosive conditions, systemic lupus erythematosus, burning mouth syndrome, salivary dysfunction, Sjögren's syndrome, hyper/hyposalivation, diabetes) that affect the oral cavity and specifically influence the prognosis for wearing complete dentures or for accepting osseointegrated prostheses. - Chapter on the time-dependent changes which occur in the oral cavity focuses on both time-related direct (ulcer/cheek biting, irritation hyperplasia, denture stomatitis, flabby ridge and pendulous maxillary tuberosities, hyperkeratosis and oral cancer, residual ridge reduction) and indirect (atrophy of masticatory muscles, nutritional status and masticatory function, control of sequelae) changes in the oral environment, and provides strategies to minimize the risk of such changes. - Chapter on the techniques used to prolong the life of complete dentures focuses on the two techniques used to extend the life of dentures: relining and rebasing, also touching on denture duplication. - Well-respected editors and contributors are the leaders in their field, lending credibility and experience to each topic.

Adhesion Aspects in Dentistry

Author : Jukka P. Matinlinna
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004172718
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (41 download)

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Book Synopsis Adhesion Aspects in Dentistry by : Jukka P. Matinlinna

Download or read book Adhesion Aspects in Dentistry written by Jukka P. Matinlinna and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2009-09-30 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern adhesive dentistry has numerous applications in cariology, as well as in aesthetic and pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, implantology, and orthodontics-in essence, in comprehensive dental care. This unique book addresses various ramifications of adhesion and adhesives in the broad domain of dentistry. The topics covered include testing aspects of dental materials, dentin bonding, restorations, and adhesion promotion. This book reflects the cumulative wisdom of many world-renowned researchers and provides a useful reference to anyone involved in the various aspects of dentistry.

Applied Dental Materials

Author : John F. McCabe
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111869712X
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (186 download)

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Book Synopsis Applied Dental Materials by : John F. McCabe

Download or read book Applied Dental Materials written by John F. McCabe and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-05-07 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook covers all aspects of materials science relevant to the practice of dentistry. It is aimed primarily at undergraduate dental students, although it will also be useful for practising dentists, dental technicians and dental assistants. The 9th edition has been extensively revised to include the many advances in dental materials and their use that have occurred during the past nine years. The chapters on Resin-based filling materials and Adhesive restorative materials have been expanded significantly with new coverage of fibre reinforcement of composite structures and polymerisable luting agents. A brand new chapter has been added on endodontic materials.

QRS for BDS II Year - E-Book

Author : Jyotsna Rao
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 8131246434
Total Pages : 703 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (312 download)

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Book Synopsis QRS for BDS II Year - E-Book by : Jyotsna Rao

Download or read book QRS for BDS II Year - E-Book written by Jyotsna Rao and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-08-19 with total page 703 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - Simple, well-illustrated and lucid in content and style - Systematically arranged topic wise previous years question papers - Questions solved in a lucid way as per marks allotment - Multiple Choice Questions with answers - Well-labelled illustrations and flowcharts - Collection of last 20 years' solved questions asked in different university examinations across India Online Resources - Complete access to full e-book - Multiple Choice Questions

Phillips' Science of Dental Materials - eBook

Author : Kenneth J. Anusavice
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 143772549X
Total Pages : 836 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (377 download)

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Download or read book Phillips' Science of Dental Materials - eBook written by Kenneth J. Anusavice and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2003-06-30 with total page 836 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 11th edition of this leading reference is an outstanding, scientifically based source of information in the field of dental materials science. It presents up-to-date information on materials that are used in the dental office and laboratory every day, emphasizing practical, clinical use, as well as the physical, chemical, and biological properties of materials. Extensive new clinical photographs in this edition illustrate the topics, and color plates are integrated close to related concepts as they're discussed in each chapter. A new glossary of key terms found at the beginning of every chapter defines terms in the appropriate context of the chapter's discussion. Also in this edition, critical thinking questions throughout the book stimulate the readers' curiosity on specific topics, test their existing knowledge, and heighten their awareness of important or controversial subjects. Content outlines at the beginning of each chapter provide a quick reference for specific topics. The roles played by key organizations in ensuring the safety and efficacy of dental materials and devices are described - such as the American Dental Association, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the International Organization for Standardization, and the Fédération Dentaire Internationale. Up-to-date Selected Readings are presented at the end of each chapter to direct readers to supplemental literature on each topic. Numerous boxes and tables throughout summarize and illustrate key concepts and compare characteristics and properties of various dental materials. Distinguished contributors lend their credibility and experience to the text. Content has been completely updated to include information on the most current dental materials available. Glossaries at the beginning of each chapter define key terms used within the context of that chapter. Revised artwork gives this edition a fresh look, with high-quality illustrations and clinical photos to aid in the visualization of materials and procedures described. Reorganization and consolidation of chapters into four major book parts presents the material in a more efficient way: Part I describes the principles of materials science that control the performance of dental materials in dental laboratories, research laboratories, student dental clinics, public health clinics, and private practice clinics. Part II focuses on impression materials, gypsum products, dental waxes, casting investments and procedures, and finishing and polishing abrasives and procedures. Part III provides an updated scientific and applied description of the composition, manipulation principles, properties, and clinical performance of bonded restorations, restorative resins, dental cements, dental amalgams, and direct-filling golds. Part IV presents a basic and applied description of materials that are processed in a laboratory or dental clinic. Critical thinking questions appear in every chapter to stimulate thinking and classroom discussion. The overall design has been improved to provide a more visually appealing format.