Clinical Aspects of Dental Materials provides a practical understanding of dental materials and materials science.

Part I, Theoretical Perspectives, covers the basics, science, and theory of dental materials.

Part II, Laboratory/Clinical Applications, relates materials science to clinical dental hygiene practice.

Part III, Case Studies, presents cases that help students integrate other dental hygiene knowledge with materials science.

This Third Edition has a full-color insert containing photographs with descriptive captions. Two new chapters have been added: "Finishing and Polishing Composite Restorations" and "Tips for the New Hygienist". New review questions designed for course and national boards review have been added to Parts I and II.

Contents

Part I: Theoretical Perspectives

1. Introduction
2. Materials Science and Dentistry
3. Physical and Mechanical Properties of Dental Materials
4. Adhesive Materials
5. Direct Polymeric Restorative Materials
6. Amalgam and Direct Gold
7. Dental Cements
8. Impression Materials
9. Gypsum Materials
10. Materials for Fixed Indirect Restorations and Prostheses
11. Removable Prostheses and Acrylic Resins
12. Dental Implants
13. Specialty Materials
14. Clinical Detection and Management of Dental Restorative Materials During Scaling and Polishing
15. Radiographic Appearance of Dental Tissues and Materials
16. Polishing Materials and Abrasion
17. Tooth Whitening
18. Oral Appliances
19. Instruments as Dental Materials: Care and Maintenance
20. Infection Control and Safety in the Dental Office
21. Disinfection of Impressions, Dentures, and Other Appliances and Materials
22. General Rules for Handling Dental Materials

Part II: Laboratory and Clinical Applications

23. Mixing Liners, Bases, and Cements
24. Application and Removal of the Rubber Dam
25. Pit and Fissure Sealants
26. Amalgam Finishing and Polishing
27. Taking Alginate Impressions
28. Fabrication and Trimming of Study Models
29. Fabrication of a Custom Impression Tray
30. Elastomeric Impressions
31. Vital Tooth Whitening: Patient-Applied, Professionally Supervised Clinical and Laboratory Procedures
32. Debonding Orthodontic Resins
33. Placement of the Periodontal Dressing
34. Removal of the Periodontal Dressing and Sutures
35. Temporary Crowns
36. Composite Finishing and Polishing
37. Tips for the New Hygienist

Part III: Case Studies

Index

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