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I Basic Concepts.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Requirements of Materials for Oral Use.- II Properties of Materials.- 3. Biological Properties.- 4. Mechanical Properties.- 5. Rheological Properties.- 6. Thermal Properties.- 7. Light, Color and Esthetics.- III The Oral Environment.- 8. Composition and Properties of Tooth Tissue and Saliva.- 9. Aspects of Biomechanics.- 10. Hostile Effects of the Oral Environment.- IV Materials Science Background.- 11. Polymers.- 12. Metals.- 13. Alloys.- 14. Corrosion in the Oral Environment.- 15. Ceramics.- 16. Theory of Composites.- V Interfaces between Materials.- 17. Surfaces and Interfaces.- 18. Adhesion to Tooth Substance and Microleakage.- VI Materials for the Prevention of Dental Disease.- 19. Pit and Fissure Sealants.- 20. Fluoride-containing Materials.- 21. Dentifrices and Mouthwashes.- 22. Plaque-resistant Tooth Coatings.- VI Direct Restorative Materials.- 23. Direct Restorative Materials: Classification and Overview.- 24. Dental Amalgam and Related Materials.- 25. Acid-Base Reaction Cements: (1) Zinc Oxide-Based Materials and Calcium Hydroxide.- 26. Acid-Base Reaction Cements: (2) Glass-Ionomer and Related Materials.- 27. Resin Composites and Compomers.- 28. Dentin Bonding Systems.- 29. Materials in Endodontics.- VIII Impression Materials.- 30. Impression Materials: General Considerations.- 31. Non-elastic Impression Materials.- 32. Hydrocolloid Impression Materials.- 33. Elastomeric Impression Materials.- IX Indirect Restorative Materials.- 34. Dental Ceramics.- 35. Alloys for Inlays, Crowns and Bridges.- 36. Porcelain-fused-to-metal.- 37. Indirect Resin Composites.- 38. Provisional Crown and Bridge Materials.- X Miscellaneous Clinical Materials.- 39. Post and Core Build-up Materials.- 40. Tooth Bleaching Systems.- 41. Materials inOrthodontics.- 42. Mouth Guards.- XI The Selection of Restorative Materials.- 43. Choice of Materials for the Restoration of Teeth.- 44. Choice of Cements for Luting.- XI Materials for Removable Prosthodontics.- 45. Acrylic Denture Base Materials.- 46. Denture Lining Materials.- 47. Partial Denture Casting Alloys.- 48. Denture Teeth.- 49. Denture Cleansers and Adhesives.- 50. Implant Materials.- XIII Laboratory Materials.- 51. Cast and Die Materials.- 52. Waxes and Baseplate Materials.- 53. Casting Investment Materials.- 54. Laboratory Procedures.- Appendices.- Appendix I Units and Conversion Factors.- Appendix II Some Current Resin Composite Materials.- Appendix III Dentin Bonding Systems.- Appendix IV Dental Ceramics.- Appendix V Environmental Concerns.

A fundamental knowledge and understanding of dental materials is an absolute requisite to performing optimal dental care. This tenet is true not only for general dentists, but also for specialists alike. It is true not only for the developing dental student, but also for the practicing dentist. It is clearly evident that the authors of Dental Biomaterials have both an in-depth knowledge of dental materials and a fundamental appreciation for the importance of this information in contemporary clinical dentistry. Owing to the broad range of expertise of the authors, this textbook distinguishes itself from most dental materials texts by its remarkable ability to address a myriad of dental materials in the context of actual clinical applications. Emphasizing the clinical significance of dental materials is an obvious and conspicuous goal of this text that pervades the entire content of its pages. In fact, to that end, the authors notably include numerous highlighted sections entitled "Dental Significance" throughout the chapters to underscore the clinical importance of the subject matter. This approach is exceptionally effective at fostering a basic understanding of dental materials for the dental student. It piques the interest without stifling the student with abstract concepts. This text also is a valuable and reliable resource for the practicing dentist.