About the Book: Phillips Science Of Dental Materials: 12th Edition Learn the most up-to-date information on materials used in the dental office and laboratory today. Emphasizing practical, clinical use, as well as the physical, chemical, and biological properties of materials, this leading reference helps you stay current in this very important area of dentistry. This new full-color edition also features an extensive collection of new clinical photographs to better illustrate the topics and concepts discussed in each chapter. Contents Part I: General Classes and Properties of Dental Materials 1. Overview of Preventive and Restorative Materials 2. Atomic and Molecular Structure of Materials 3. Chemical and Physical Properties of Solids 4. Mechanical Properties of Solids 5. Cast Metal, Electrodeposited Metal, and Metallurgical Principles 6. Dental Polymers 7. Biocompatibility Part II: Auxiliary Dental Materials 8. Impression Materials 9. Gypsum Products 10. Dental Waxes, Metal Casting Investments, and Casting Procedures 11. Finishing and Polishing Materials Part III: Direct Restorative Materials 12. Bonding and Bonding agents 13. Restorative Resins and Cements 14. Dental Cements 15. Dental Amalgam Part IV: Indirect Restorative Materials 16. Dental Casting and Soldering Alloys 17. Wrought Alloys 18. Dental Ceramics 19. Denture Base Resins 20. Dental Implants 21. Emerging technologies NEW!





