
Biocompatibility of Dental Biomaterials
- 1st Edition - October 18, 2016
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Editor: Richard Shelton
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 1 0 0 8 8 4 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 1 0 0 9 4 3 - 7
Biocompatibility of Dental Biomaterials details and examines the fundamentals of biocompatibililty, also including strategies to combat it. As biomaterials used in the mouth are… Read more

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Request a sales quoteBiocompatibility of Dental Biomaterials details and examines the fundamentals of biocompatibililty, also including strategies to combat it. As biomaterials used in the mouth are subject to different problems than those associated with the general in vivo environment, this book examines these challenges, presenting the latest research and forward-thinking strategies.
- Explores the fundamentals of dental biomaterials and their compatibility
- Presents a thorough review of material specific issues
Researchers in industry and academia with a particular interest in improving the biocompatibility of dental biomaterials. Also clinicians looking for information on novel materials
- List of Figures
- List of Tables
- List of Contributors
- 1. Biocompatibility of dental biomaterials
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Measuring the biocompatibility of dental biomaterials
- References
- 2. Mechanical biocompatibility of dental materials
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Challenges of mechanical biocompatibility in the oral environment
- 2.3 Solutions
- 2.4 Future trends
- References
- 3. Biocompatibility of fiber-reinforced composites for dental applications
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Structure of fiber-reinforced composite
- 3.3 Clinical applications of fiber-reinforced composites in dentistry
- 3.4 Fiber-reinforced composite performance in the oral environment
- 3.5 Biocompatibility and toxicity
- 3.6 Conclusion
- References
- 4. Biocompatibility of biomaterials for dental tissue repair
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Future trends
- 4.3 Sources of further information and advice
- 4.4 Classes and applications of biomaterials used for dental regeneration
- 4.5 Applications of dental regeneration biomaterials
- 4.6 Biocompatibility of dental regeneration materials
- 4.7 Challenges for developing improved dental regeneration materials
- 4.8 Conclusions
- References
- 5. Biocompatibility and functionality of dental restorative materials
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Mastication
- 5.3 Saliva
- 5.4 Microorganisms
- 5.5 Enzymes
- 5.6 Amalgam restorations
- 5.7 Resin composite restorations
- 5.8 Glass-ionomer cement restorations
- 5.9 Summary
- References
- 6. Biocompatibility of luting cements for dental applications
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Recommended tests for biocompatibility of dental cements
- 6.3 Future developments
- 6.4 Commercially available cements
- 6.5 A clinical guide to selecting a permanent cement
- 6.6 Properties of permanent luting agents
- 6.7 Summary
- References
- 7. Biocompatibility of dental amalgams
- Abstract
- 7.1 General description, clinical uses and manipulation of dental amalgam
- 7.2 History of dental amalgams and evolution of products
- 7.3 Setting reactions, metallurgical phases, and properties for dental amalgams
- 7.4 Long-term clinical changes and failures of dental amalgam restorations
- 7.5 Older articles on health concerns with dental amalgam restorations
- 7.6 Recent articles demonstrating biocompatibility of dental amalgam restorations
- 7.7 Guidelines related to biocompatibility for proper manipulation of dental amalgams
- 7.8 Current status of research on biocompatibility of dental amalgam restorations
- References
- 8. Biocompatibility of oral care products
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Biocompatibility test systems for the evaluation of oral care products
- 8.3 Biocompatibility of toothpastes
- 8.4 Biocompatibility of mouthwashes
- 8.5 Biocompatibility of tooth-whitening products
- 8.6 Biocompatibility of denture care products
- 8.7 Conclusions
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 18, 2016
- No. of pages (Hardback): 150
- No. of pages (eBook): 150
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN: 9780081008843
- eBook ISBN: 9780081009437
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Richard Shelton
Senior Lecturer in Biomaterials and Head of the Biomaterials Unit. He has published over 50 research papers in scientific journals as well as reviews and a book chapter in the areas of bone biomaterials, tissue engineering and application of hydrogels. He has received grants from EPSRC, BBSRC and the Wellcome Trust and the Dr Hadwen Trust for Humane Research.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Lecturer in Biomaterials and Head of the Biomaterials Unit, University of Birmingham, UKRead Biocompatibility of Dental Biomaterials on ScienceDirect