Materials Science for Dentistry, Ninth Edition

Now in its ninth edition, Materials Science for Dentistry provides a fundamental understanding of the materials on which dentistry depends, covering those aspects of structure and chemistry which govern the behavior and performance of the materials in use. It discusses gypsum, polymers, acrylic, cements, waxes, porcelain and metals. Other chapters review topics such as surfaces, corrosion, mixing, casting, cutting and bonding as well as mechanical testing. The new edition includes a new chapter on further aspects of mechanical testing and new material on condensation silicone and phosphate-bonded investment chemistries, mixing, MTA™ and alternative radiographic imaging techniques.