About the Author
John M. Powers, PhD, Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials, Director, Houston Biomaterials Research Center, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Dental Branch, Houston, TX; and 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

Table of Contents:

1. Scope and History of Restorative Materials
2. Applied Surface Phenomena
3. Optical, Thermal, and Electrical Properties
4. Mechanical Properties
5. Biocompatibility of Dental Materials
6. Nature of Metals and Alloys
7. Polymers and Polymerization
8. Preventive Materials
9. Resin Composite Restorative Materials
10. Bonding to Dental Substrates
11. Amalgam
12. Impression Materials
13. Gypsum Products and Investments
14. Waxes
15. Noble Dental Alloys and Solders
16. Cast and Wrought Base-Metal Alloys
17. Casting and Soldering Procedures
18. Ceramics
19. Ceramic-Metal Systems
20. Cements
21. Prosthetic Applications of Polymers
22. Dental Implants
23. Tissue Engineering
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