Dental Materials and Their Selection / Edition 4

by William J. O'Brien

Overview

Fundamental principles of material science are closely integrated with everyday dental practice in the newly revised edition of this classic textbook. Written in a practical, straightforward manner with the student practitioner in mind, this book presents the essential knowledge of material structure and properties. A glossary of terms and discussion questions are included with each chapter to help students focus on the concepts they will need as practicing dentists. Promoting problem-based learning through the use of real-life clinical scenarios, the authors show how to apply the framework of material science to restorative treatment plans. This didactic combination will enable students, technicians, and clinicians not only to select appropriate materials for various clinical situations, but to handle them correctly for optimum clinical performance.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780867154375
Publisher:	Quintessence Publishing
Publication date:	07/01/2008
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	425
Product dimensions:	8.80(w) x 11.30(h) x 1.20(d)

Editorial Reviews

This third edition of a text for dental students reflects the recent proliferation of products and techniques and the information explosion in science and technology, and incorporates a framework for a hierarchy of different types of evidence used to evaluate dental materials. It also offers twice as many clinical scenarios. After a comparison of metals, ceramics, and polymers, some areas covered are biocompatibility, adhesion to tooth structure, and impression materials. Other topics include dental cements, casting alloys, orthodontic wires, and implant and bone augmentation materials. Learning features include discussion questions, chapter glossaries, and study questions. O'Brien teaches biologic and materials sciences at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)