Principles of materials science are closely integrated with everyday dental practice in this revised textbook. Written in a practical, straightforward manner, it provides a fundamental knowledge of materialstructure and properties, and real-life clinical examples show how to apply this information to restorative treatments. This didactic combination will enable students, technicians, and clinicians to select appropriate materials for various clinical situations.
ISBN 0-86715-406-3; US$62

Contents:
• Comparison of Metals, Ceramics, and Polymers
• Physical Properties
• Color and Appearance
• Gypsum Products
• Surface Phenoma and Adhesion
• Polymers and Polymerization
• Impression Materials
• Polymeric Restorative Materials
• Dental Cements
• Abrasion, Polishing, and Bleaching
• Structure and Properties of Metals and Alloys
• Dental Amalgams
• Precious Metal Casting Alloys
• Alloys for Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Restorations
• Dental Porcelain
• Base Metal Casting Alloys
• Casting
• Soldering, Welding, and Electroplating
• High-Temperature Investments
• Waxes
• Orthodontic Wires
• Endodontic Materials
• Implant and Bone Augmentation Materials