Dental Materials Science, First Edition, is a standard resource for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in dentistry. Itprovides fundamental coverage of the materials on which dentistry depends, covering the structure and chemistry thatgovern the behavior and performance of materials. Particular classes of materials include gypsum, polymers, acrylic, cements, waxes, ceramics and metals. Other chapters review surfaces, corrosion, mixing, casting, cutting and bonding, andmechanical testing. This updated edition, which includes substantial chapters on chemistry, has been extensively revisedwith new material on temporary restoration resins, hydraulic silicate cements and the practical aspects of wetting surfaces.Mindfully written to provide explanations for behavior, formulation, clinical and laboratory instructions and procedures, there is no comparable resource for researchers, students, teachers and practitioners in the field of dentistry.Key Features A Presents the most comprehensive and detailed book on dental materials science.A Includes new material that covers wetting, mechanics, zirconia, and fibers.A Contains a new chapter on chemistry.A Developed by an experienced international expert with feedback and input from practicing scientists, clinicians, instructors and students.
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