The Basic Guide to Dental Materials is the essential guide to dental materials for all members of the dental team.
The book includes coverage of all basic dental materials, their uses and examples of each; step-by-step illustrated guidance as to the proper manipulation of materials, instructions on the four-handed delivery of dental materials and relevant instruments, practical advice on the appropriate and safe clean up and disposal of dental materials (to include how to read an MSDS sheet) and a comprehensive glossary of key terms.
Information is provided in a clear and concise manner, breaking the topic of dental materials down to the core basics.
Preface – 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
Height:235
Width:159
Spine:16
Weight:499.00