Table of Contents:
- Biomaterials, biocompatibility and biomechanics
- A historical perspective
- Atomic building blocks
- Structure of ceramics
- Structure of metals and alloys
- Structure of polymers
- Mechanical properties
- Physical properties
- Chemical properties
- Principles of adhesion
- Dental amalgams
- Resin composites and polyacid-modified resin composites
- Glass-ionomer cements and resin-modified glass-ionomer cements
- Intermediate restorative materials
- Enamal and dentine bonding
- Endodontic materials
- Impression materials
- Gypsum products
- Denture base resins
- Casting alloys for metallic restorations
- Dental ceramics
- Metal- bonded ceramics
- All-ceramic restorations : high- strength core ceramics
- All-ceramic restorations : resin -bonded ceramics
- Luting agents
- Stainless steel.