Front Cover

Dental Materials: Properties and Manipulation

Copyright Page

Dedication

Preface

Chapter 1. Introduction to Restorative Dental Materials

Dental Disease and Restorative Materials

Restoration of Damaged Teeth

Replacement of Lost or Missing Teeth

Prevention of Disease and Trauma

Self - Test Questions

Chapter 2. Properties of Materials

Dimensional Change

Thermal Conductivity

Electrical Properties

Solubility and Sorption

Wettability

Mechanical Properties

Self - Test Questions

Suggested Supplementary Readings

Chapter 3. Preventive Dental Materials

Fluoride Gels, Foams, Rinses, and Varnishes

Pit and Fissure Sealants

Mouth Protectors

Quick Review

Self - Test Questions

Suggested Supplementary Readings

Chapter 4. Direct Esthetic Restorative Materials

Composites

Composites for Special Applications

Compomers

Glass Ionomers

Hybrid Ionomers

Bonding Agents

Light-curing Units

Self - Test Questions

Suggested Supplementary Readings

Chapter 5. Dental Amalgam

Silver Alloys for Dental Amalgams

Mercury

Reaction of Silver Alloy with Mercury

Properties of Amalgam

Manipulation of Amalgam

Limiting Exposure to Mercury

Bonding of Amalgams to Enamel and Dentin

Self - Test Questions

Suggested Supplementary Readings

Chapter 6. Finishing, Polishing, and Cleansing Materials

Abrasion

Prophylactic Pastes

Dentifrices

Denture Cleansers

Bleaching

Self - Test Questions

Suggested Supplementary Readings

Chapter 7. Cements

Cementation

Water-based Cements

Oil-based Cements

Resin-based Cements

High-strength Bases

Temporary Fillings

Low-strength Bases

Cavity Liners and Varnishes

Special Applications of Cement

Self - Test Questions

Suggested Supplementary Readings

Chapter 8. Impression Materials

Alginate Hydrocolloid Impression Material

Alginate Substitute Impression Material

Quick Review

Agar Hydrocolloid Impression Material

Elastomeric Impression Materials

Addition Silicone Impression Materials

Polyether Impression Materials

Condensation Silicone Impression Materials

Polysulfide Impression Materials

Disinfection of Elastomeric Impressions

Rigid Impression Materials

Elastomeric Materials for Bite Registration

Self - Test Questions

Suggested Supplementary Readings

Chapter 9. Model and Die Materials

Desirable Qualities and Types of Products

Gypsum Products

Epoxy Products

Self - Test Questions

Suggested Readings

Chapter 10. Waxes

Important Properties of Waxes

Pattern Waxes

Processing Waxes

Self - Test Questions

Suggested Supplementary Readings

Chapter 11. Casting Alloys, Wrought Alloys, and Solders

Fundamental Concepts about Metals and Alloys

Dental Casting Alloys

Ceramic-bonding Casting Alloys

Sintered Alloy Composites

Wrought Alloys

Solders

Biocompatibility of Alloys and Solders

Self - Test Questions

Suggested Supplementary Readings

Chapter 12. Casting of Dental Alloys

Waxing and Spruing

Investing and Burnout

Casting and Pickling

Finishing and Polishing

Self - Test Questions

Suggested Supplementary Readings

Chapter 13. Polymers in Prosthodontics

Polymerization

Complete Dentures

Denture Soft Liners

Acrylic Polymers Combined with Alloys

Polymer Denture Teeth

Other Uses of Polymers in Prosthodontics

Self - Test Questions

Suggested Supplementary Readings

Chapter 14. Dental Ceramics

Composition and Properties of Dental Ceramics

Ceramic–Alloy Restorations

All-ceramic Restorations

Repair of Ceramic Restorations

Self - Test Questions

Suggested Supplementary Readings

Chapter 15. Dental Implants

Important Principles

Clinical Issues

Implant Materials

Self - Test Questions

Suggested Supplementary Readings

Glossary

Index