Content outlines at the beginning of each chapter provide a quick reference for specific topics.Also in this edition, critical thinking questions throughout the book stimulate the readers’ curiosity on specific topics, test their existing knowledge, and heighten their awareness of important or controversial subjects. A new glossary of key terms found at the beginning of every chapter defines terms in the appropriate context of the chapter’s discussion. Extensive new clinical photographs in this edition illustrate the topics, and color plates are integrated close to related concepts as they’re discussed in each chapter. It presents up-to-date information on materials that are used in the dental office and laboratory every day, emphasizing practical, clinical use, as well as the physical, chemical, and biological properties of materials. NEW! Three new chapters are added: Digital Technology in Dentistry, In Vitro Research of Dental Materials, and Clinical Research of Restorations.The 11th edition of this leading reference is an outstanding, scientifically based source of information in the field of dental materials science. Diverse and respected pool of contributors lends credibility and experience to each dental science topic. Major emphasis on biocompatibility serves as a useful guide to the principles and clinical implications of restorative materials safety. Balance between materials science and manipulation bridges the gap of knowledge between dentists and lab technicians. Logical, five-part organization of chapters makes the content easier to read and understand, with units on General Classes and Properties of Dental Materials, Direct Restorative Materials, Indirect Restorative Materials, Fabrication of Prostheses, and Assessing Dental Restorations. Critical thinking questions stimulate thinking and emphasize important concepts and principles. Key terms are defined at the beginning of each chapter, covering terminology related to dental biomaterials and science. 500 full-color photos and illustrations show concepts, dental instruments, and restorations. Ralph Rawls along with prosthodontist Josephine Esquivel-Upshaw, this leading text/reference helps dentists select the right materials for oral procedures and helps dental labs ensure high-quality restorations. Written by dental scientists Chiayi Shen and H. This edition adds three new chapters and hundreds of new full-color photographs. It introduces the physical and chemical properties that are related to selection and use of dental biomaterials, including their composition, mechanical properties, manipulative variables, and the performance of dental restorations and prostheses. Keep current with the evolving technology of dental materials! Phillips’ Science of Dental Materials, 13th Edition provides comprehensive, up-to-date information on the materials used in cosmetic and restorative procedures in dentistry.
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