Table of Contents

Section 1: Structure and Properties of Dental Materials

• Overview of Dentistry and Dental Materials
• Structure and Properties of Dental Materials
• Structure and Properties of Metals and Alloys
• Electrochemical Properties of Materials
• Biological Properties of Dental Materials

Section 2: Direct Restorative Materials

• Introduction to Restorations, Luting and Pulp Therapy
• Cavity Liners and Varnish
• Dental Cements
• Dental Amalgam
• Direct Filling Gold
• Resin-based Composites and Bonding Agents

Section 3: Endodontic Materials

• Endodontic Medicaments and Irrigants
• Endodontic Sealers and Obturating Materials

Section 4: Impression Materials

• Rigid Impression Materials
• Elastic Impression Materials—Agar and Alginate
• Elastomeric Impression Materials

Section 5: Dental Laboratory— Materials and Processes

• Model, Cast and Die Materials
• Gypsum Products
• Waxes in Dentistry
• Dental Casting Investments
• Dental Casting and Metal Fabrication Procedures
• Abrasion and Polishing
• Metal Joining and Dental Lasers
• Additive Manufacturing in Dentistry

Section 6: Alloys in Dentistry

• Dental Casting Alloys
• Dental Implant Materials
• Wrought Alloys

Section 7: Indirect Restorative and Prosthetic Materials

• Dental Ceramics
• Denture Resins and Polymers
• Maxillofacial Prosthetic Materials
• Appendices
• Further Reading

About the Author

John J Manappallil
Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dental Surgery, Mangalore, Karnataka, India, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) University, Mangalore, Karnatka, India