- 1. Role and Significance of Restorative Dental Materials
- 2. The Oral Environment
- 3. Principles of Design with Restorative Dental Materials
- 4. Fundamentals of Materials Science
- 5. Testing of Dental Materials
- 6. Biocompatibility and Tissue Reaction to Biomaterials
- 7. General Classes of Biomaterials
- 8. Preventative and Intermediary Materials
- 9. Restorative Materials-composites and polymers
- 10. Restorative Materials-metals
- 11. Restorative Materials-ceramics
- 12. Impressions, Casts, and Investments
- 13. Materials for Adhesion and Luting
- 14. Digital Imaging and Processing for Restorations
- 15. Dental and Orofacial Implants
- 16. Tissue Engineering
Appendices
- Appendix A: Weights and Measures
- Appendix B: Mind Maps (on Evolve)

Key Features
- Problems and Solutions at the end of each chapter test your ability to apply chapter concepts to solve common clinical challenges.
- Mind Maps on the companion Evolve website condense essential chapter content into single-page overviews ideal for quick reference, study outlines, or comprehensive reviews.
- Comprehensive coverage reflects fundamental concepts and the latest practical knowledge all in one authoritative source.
- Appendix of useful resource materials provides quick, convenient access to Weights and Measurements, Conversion Tables, and Comparative Table of Troy, Avoirdupois, and Metric Weights.
- Content updates and links on Evolve keep you current with the latest developments in the field.
New to this edition
- NEW! Full-color design and illustrations clarify clinical detail for greater understanding.
- NEW! Reorganized content emphasizes scientific evidence and is organized by usage in a clinical setting to help you study more efficiently.
- NEW! Digital Imaging and Processing for Restorations chapter equips you with essential understanding of current imaging practices.
- NEW! Major revisions reflect the latest advances in the use of enamel, dental, biofilms, mechanical testing, ceramics, polymers, and composites.
About the Authors
- Ronald L. Sakaguchi, DDS, PhD, Associate Dean for Technology and Innovation, Professor, Biomaterials & Biomechanics, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA.
- John M. Powers, PhD, Senior Vice President and Editor, The Dental Advisor, Dental Consultants, Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan; Professor of Oral Biomaterials, Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials, University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston, Houston, Texas.
Product Details
- Paperback
- Publisher: Mosby (November 14, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0323081088
- ISBN-13: 978-0323081085
List Price: $92.95