Focusing on the manipulation of dental materials most commonly used in the dental office, this comprehensive text discusses the physical, chemical, and manipulative properties of modern materials, allowing dental hygienists and assistants to discuss options with patients. Well illustrated with numerous tables and information on brand names, the 8th edition has been thoroughly revised and updated throughout.
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1. Introduction to Dental Materials 2. Properties of Materials 3. Preventive Dental Materials 4. Direct Esthetic Restorative Materials 5. Dental Amalgam 6. Finishing, Polishing, and Cleansing Materials 7. Cements 8. Impression Materials 9. Model and Die Materials 10. Waxes 11. Dental Casting Alloys and Solders 12. Casting of Dental Metals 13. Plastics in Prosthetics 14. Dental Porcelain 15. Dental Implants Answers to Self-test Questions Glossary
