Description
Book SynopsisThe 'Basic Guide to Dental Materials' is the essential guide to dental materials for all members of the dental team. Information is provided in a clear and concise manner, breaking the topic of dental materials down to the core basics.
Trade Review"I think this book will make a valuable contribution to any dental care professional course reading material, and could be used to replace, update or supplement existing literature. It could be useful within an individual's working environment as an aide-mémoire or for continuing professional development purposes with qualified staff." (Primary Dental Care and Team in Practice, 1 January 2011)
Table of ContentsPreface – How to use this book vii
Acknowledgements ix
1 Introduction 1
2 Dental materials’ properties 13
3 Temporary restorative materials 19
4 Non-aesthetic restorative materials 29
5 Aesthetic restorative materials 43
6 Acid etchant, bonding agents and fissure sealants 63
7 Liner and bases 79
8 Dental cements 111
9 Endodontic materials 139
10 Periodontal dressings 169
11 Dental impression materials 175
12 Gypsum materials 221
13 Dental waxes 239
14 Material safety data sheets 249
15 Introduction to four-handed dentistry 261
Index 273
