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Phillips' Science of Dental Materials (12th Edition)

New to This Edition

    • NEW! Full color illustrations and line art throughout the book make text material more clear and vivid.
    • NEW! Chapter on Emerging Technologies keeps you up to date on the latest materials in use.
    • NEW! Larger trim size allows the text to have fewer pages and makes the content easier to read.

Key Features

    • Organization of chapters and content into four parts (General Classes and Properties of Dental Materials; Auxiliary Dental Materials; Direct Restorative Materials; and Indirect Restorative Materials) presents the material in a logical and effective way for better comprehension and readability.
    • Balance between materials science and manipulation bridges the gap of knowledge between dentists and lab technicians.
    • Major emphasis on biocompatibility serves as a useful guide for clinicians and educators on material safety.
    • Distinguished contributor pool lends credibility and experience to each topic discussed.
    • Critical thinking questions appearing in boxes throughout each chapter stimulate thinking and encourage classroom discussion of key concepts and principles.
    • Key terms presented at the beginning of each chapter helps familiarize readers with key terms so you may better comprehend text material.

Table of 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