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. 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. 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.

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. - 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. - 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.

This South Asian edition, based on the 12th edition of Phillips’ Science of Dental Materials, while maintaining the current and authoritative nature, has incorporated certain features, which would make it more valuable to students and clinicians in the Indian context. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the composition, biocompatibility, physical properties, mechanical properties, manipulative variables, and performance of direct and indirect restorative materials and auxiliary materials used in dentistry. Up-to-date scientific and clinical data on the most advanced restorative materials Clinical and technical aspects of various materials have been highlighted in special boxes to enable easy reference without having to go through the entire text Clinical aspects such as manipulation and techniques for cementation and polishing provided in easy to read boxes Summary provided at the end of chapter in a bulleted format Review Questions for each chapter culled over from the question papers of different universities over the last 10 years Glossary provides a list of key terms used in dental materials science

Basic Dental Materials is the new edition of this extensive guide to materials used in dentistry. The book has been entirely reorganised, with substantial revisions in each chapter incorporating the latest developments and research findings, and new colour illustrations have been added. This book is divided into seven sections, the first covering the structure and properties of dental materials, including electrochemical and biological properties. Further sections cover specific groups of materials, including direct restorative materials, endodontic materials (new to this edition), impression materials, materials and processes in the dental laboratory, alloys, and indirect restorative and prosthetic materials. The chapter on dental ceramics in the final section is entirely revised to reflect the significant advances in this technology since the previous edition. Basic Dental Materials provides a practical approach to the selection and use of modern dental materials, with guidance on preparation for indirect restorations such as crowns, bridges and inlays. Enhanced by 645 images and illustrations, this comprehensive book will bring the knowledge of dental students and practising students firmly up to date. Key Points Latest edition of this extensive, illustrated guide to basic dental materials Previous edition published 2010 (9788184489217) Entirely reorganised, with a new section on endodontic materials, and chapter revisions reflecting recent advances in the field 645 images and illustrations, the majority in full colour

This book comprehensively covers the course on Preclinical Conservative Dentistry as prescribed to second-year BDS students. It has been written with the main objective of training the students in the preclinical labs with perfection. The guidelines provided will subsequently enable the students to manage their patients most effectively. Salient Features: • Simple and easy-to-understand language accompanied with numerous photographs, line diagrams, illustrations and tables • New chapters included • Evaluation tables provided to help the students self evaluate their preparations and restorations • Key points given at the end of each chapter which summarise the entire chapter, a feature which can be best utilised for quick revision • Self-assessment questions given at the end of each chapter to help the students prepare for their viva