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

About the Author

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

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