The Dental Materials at a Glance, 2nd edition, is a new title in the highly popular series "At a Glance". It provides accurate and immediate introduction while also serving as a review aid. Following the familiar, user-friendly format of the series, each topic is presented on two pages, with keywords and clear diagrams that consolidate the essential information. With 18 additional chapters compared to the 1st edition, the Dental Materials at a Glance, 2nd edition, is fully updated and more detailed.

Many subsections now occupy the space of an entire chapter, and new materials and their uses are explained clearly and precisely. Systematically and clearly organized, the book Dental Materials at a Glance, 2nd edition covers:

• every major category of dental materials and biomaterials
• the basic chemical and physical properties
• clinical handling and application
• the complications and side effects of the materials

This work is the ideal book for dental students and young doctors. Additionally, the text offers valuable information for general dentists who wish to enhance their knowledge and has immediate application for hygienists, dental assistants, specialist nurses, and dental technicians.

THE AUTHOR Dr. J. Anthony von Fraunhofer is Emeritus Professor at the School of Dentistry at the University of Maryland and was previously a Professor and Director of Biomaterials Science in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He holds a (BSc) degree in chemistry and has an MSc and PhD in metallurgy, as well as being awarded Chartered Scientist, Chartered Chemist, and Chartered Engineer designations from the UK Science Council. Dr. von Fraunhofer also holds fellowships in the Academy of Dental Materials, ASM International, the Institute of Corrosion, and the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Foreword ix

Foreword of the Greek edition xi

Part I Basics 1

1 Properties of materials – tensile properties 2

2 Stability, elastic/plastic behavior and hardness 4

3 Physical properties of materials 6

4 Relevance and consistency 8

5 Mechanical adhesion 10

6 Dental hard tissues 12

7 Bone 14

Part II Laboratory materials 17

8 Dental plaster materials 18

9 Die materials 20

10 Dental waxes 22

11 Investment materials and casting work 24

Part III Dental biomaterials 27

12 Non-elastic impression materials 28

13 Elastic impression materials 30

14 Bite registration materials 32

15 Precious metal alloys 34

16 Non-precious metal alloys 36

17 Metal-ceramic alloys 38

18 Implant metals 40

19 Base materials for partial dentures 42

20 Bases for complete dentures – acrylic resin 44

21 Modified acrylics and other denture base resins 46

22 Fracture and repair of dentures 48

23 Denture linings 50

24 Denture cleaning 52

25 Dental adhesion 54

26 Cavity varnishes, liner materials, and bases 56

27 Temporary cement powders 58

28 Inorganic powders (acid-base reaction) 60

29 Resin-modified and resinous powders 62

30 Denture retaining substances 64

31 Dental amalgam 66

32 Dental bonding 68

33 Bonding to dentin 70

34 Composite restorative resins 72

35 Endodontic filling materials 74

36 Temporary filling materials and temporary restoration materials 76

37 Periodontology materials 78

38 Dental porcelain 80

39 Handling and properties of porcelain 82

40 Strengthening porcelain 84

41 Advanced ceramic systems 86

42 CAD-CAM restorations 88

43 Orthodontic materials 90

44 Grinding, polishing, and final finishing 92

45 Side effects of dental materials 94

46 Dental erosion 96

Acronym of the Greek edition 98

Glossary 100

Index 103