Introduction to Dental Materials

5th Edition - July 14, 2023
Authors: Richard van Noort, Michele E. Barbour
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 8 1 0 8 - 8
eBook ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 8 0 7 8 - 4

Introduction to Dental Materials discusses and explains the science of clinical and laboratory dental materials. It will help you understand the properties, limitations and safe… Read more

Purchase options

Info / Buy

Institutional subscription on ScienceDirect

Request a sales quote

Introduction to Dental Materials discusses and explains the science of clinical and laboratory dental materials. It will help you understand the properties, limitations and safe usage of different materials, and how to navigate this rapidly changing field to choose the most appropriate materials for your patients.

Written in an engaging and accessible way, and featuring updated images and photographs as well as "clinical relevance" highlights, this book is perfectly tailored to the needs of the busy student of dentistry or dental therapy.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Preface
A historical perspective
List of Illustrations
List of Tables
SECTION 1. Basic Science for Dental Materials
1.1. Biomaterials, safety and biocompatibility
Biomaterials
Evidence-based dentistry
Safety
Biocompatibility
Summary
Further reading
1.2. Atomic building blocks
Introduction
Joining atoms together
Types of primary bonds
The formation of bulk solids
The structural arrangement of atoms in solids
Summary
1.3. Structure of ceramics
Introduction
Ceramic raw materials
Crystalline and amorphous ceramics
The formation of a glass
Devitrification
1.4. Structure of metals and alloys
Microstructure of metals
Alloys
Solid phases
Phase diagrams
Non-equilibrium conditions
1.5. Structure of polymers
Introduction
Mechanisms of polymerization
Polymeric structures
Composition of real polymers
1.6. Mechanical properties
Introduction
Stress and strain
Mechanical tests
1.7. Physical properties
Introduction
Rheological properties
Thermal properties
Optical properties
1.8. Chemical properties
Introduction
Degradation of polymers
Tarnish and corrosion of metals
Degradation of ceramics
1.9. Principles of adhesion
Introduction
What is adhesion?
Criteria for adhesion
Mechanisms of adhesion
The strength of the adhesive bond
Adhesion promoters
Summary
SECTION 2. Clinical Dental Materials
2.1. Dental amalgam
Introduction
Clinical dental amalgams
Setting reactions of amalgams
Properties of amalgam
Selection and handling of dental amalgams
Properties of dental amalgam
Improving the longevity of amalgam restorations
Limitations of dental amalgams
The minamata convention and the amalgam phase-down
Alloy alternatives to amalgams
Further reading
2.2. Resin-based composites
Introduction
Composition and structure
Innovation in resin-based composites
Classification of composites based on filler particles
Properties
Mechanical properties
Dental laboratory composites
Clinical considerations for the use of composite restorations
Compomers (polyacid-modified resin composites)
Further reading
2.3. Glass ionomer cements
Introduction
Chemistry of glass ionomer cements
Properties
Fluoride release
Handling
Resin-modified glass ionomer cements
Clinical applications of GICs and RMGICs
Summary
Further reading
2.4. Cavity lining and base materials
Introduction
Definitions and purposes of cavity linings and bases
Materials used for cavity bases and liners
Choice of cavity and base materials
Cavity varnishes
Further reading
2.5. Enamel and dentine bonding
Introduction
Enamel bonding
Dentine bonding
Modern presentation of dentine bonding agents
Summary
Further reading
2.6. Endodontic materials
Introduction
Vital pulp capping
Pulp-capping materials
Root canal filling materials
Important properties of root canal materials
Summary
Post and core systems
Further reading
2.7. Impression materials
Introduction
Requirements of an impression material
Elastic impression materials
Elastomeric impression materials
Relative merits of the elastomeric impression materials
Impression technique
Cost and sustainability of elastic impression materials
Disinfection of impression materials
Failures of impression-taking
Rigid impression materials
Digital impressioning
Further reading
SECTION 3. Laboratory and Related Dental Materials
3.1. Models, dies, and refractories: Traditional and CAD/CAM techniques and materials
Introduction
Models and dies
Refractories
Digital manufacturing of models and dies
Further reading
3.2. Denture base resins
Introduction
Composition and structure of acrylic resin
Aspects of manipulation
Properties
Digital manufacturing of dentures
Denture-lining materials
Further reading
3.3. Alloys for metallic restorations
Introduction
Desirable properties
Noble and precious metal alloys
Base metal alloys
Summary
Further reading
3.4. Traditional dental ceramics
Introduction
Historical perspective
Classification of dental ceramics
Dental glasses and reinforced dental glasses
Dental porcelain
Properties of dental porcelain
Processing
Metal-bonded ceramics
The bond
Preparation of the metal surface
The importance of relative coefficients of thermal expansion
Choice of metal–ceramic alloys
Moving on from metal-bonded ceramics
Glass-infiltrated high-strength ceramics
Summary
Further reading
3.5. Contemporary dental ceramics
Glass–ceramics
Crystalline (monophase) ceramics
Bonding of crystalline ceramics
Resin–matrix ceramics
Further reading
3.6. Cementation of indirect restorations
Introduction
General requirements for cementation of indirect restorations
Choice of cements
Water-based cements
Resin-based luting cements
Resin-to-ceramic bonding
Resin-to-metal bonding
Resin-to-resin bonding
Further reading
3.7. Stainless steel and other alloys
Introduction
Iron
Steel
Stainless steel
Other alloys
Summary
Further reading
Index

Life Sciences

Physical Sciences & Engineering

Social Sciences & Humanities

Health

Introduction to Dental Materials

Purchase options

Institutional subscription on ScienceDirect

Richard van Noort

Michele E. Barbour