Basic Dental Materials (4^th Ed.)

Basic Dental Materials is the new edition of this extensive guide to materials used in dentistry. The book has been entirely reorganised, with substantial revisions in each chapter incorporating the latest developments and research findings, and new colour illustrations have been added.

This book is divided into seven sections, the first covering the structure and properties of dental materials, including electrochemical and biological properties. Further sections cover specific groups of materials, including direct restorative materials, endodontic materials (new to this edition), impression materials, materials and processes in the dental laboratory, alloys, and indirect restorative and prosthetic materials. The chapter on dental ceramics in the final section is entirely revised to reflect the significant advances in this technology since the previous edition.

Basic Dental Materials provides a practical approach to the selection and use of modern dental materials, with guidance on preparation for indirect restorations such as crowns, bridges and inlays. Enhanced by 645 images and illustrations, this comprehensive book will bring the knowledge of dental students and practising students firmly up to date.

Key Points

• Latest edition of this extensive, illustrated guide to basic dental materials
• Previous edition published 2010 (9788184489217)
• Entirely reorganised, with a new section on endodontic materials, and chapter revisions reflecting recent advances in the field
• 645 images and illustrations, the majority in full colour

Section 1: Structure and Properties of Dental Materials

• Overview of Dentistry and Dental Materials
• Structure and Properties of Dental Materials
• Structure and Properties of Metals and Alloys
• Electrochemical Properties of Materials
• Biological Properties of Dental Materials

Section 2: Direct Restorative Materials

• Introduction to Restorations, Luting and Pulp Therapy
• Cavity Liners and Varnish
• Dental Cements
• Dental Amalgam
• Direct Filling Gold
• Resin-based Composites and Bonding Agents

Section 3: Endodontic Materials

• Endodontic Medicaments and Irrigants
• Endodontic Sealers and Obturating Materials

Section 4: Impression Materials

• Rigid Impression Materials
• Elastic Impression Materials—Agar and Alginate
• Elastomeric Impression Materials

Section 5: Dental Laboratory— Materials and Processes

• Model, Cast and Die Materials
• Gypsum Products
• Waxes in Dentistry
• Dental Casting Investments
• Dental Casting and Metal Fabrication Procedures
• Abrasion and Polishing
• Metal Joining and Dental Lasers
• Additive Manufacturing in Dentistry

Section 6: Alloys in Dentistry

• Dental Casting Alloys
• Dental Implant Materials
• Wrought Alloys

Section 7: Indirect Restorative and Prosthetic Materials

• Dental Ceramics
• Denture Resins and Polymers
• Maxillofacial Prosthetic Materials
• Appendices
• Further Reading

John J Manappallil
Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dental Surgery, Mangalore, Karnataka, India, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) University, Mangalore, Karnatka, India