Dental Materials: Properties and Manipulation - Softcover

Numerous tables highlight this well-illustrated, two-color text intended primarily for dental hygienists and assistants. It emphasizes the manipulation of materials used in the dental office rather than in the dental laboratory, and covers the general composition, physical properties and manipulation of dental materials most commonly used in dentistry. Each chapter features new word descriptions, screened "quick review" information within and/or at the end of chapters, problem-solving questions, and a multiple-choice self-test with answers revealed at the end of the book. Information on brand names and manufacturers also is included throughout the text. Major revisions include restorative materials, dental amalgam, cements and impressions.

With a focus on the manipulation of materials used in the dental office rather than in the dental laboratory, this text covers the general composition, physical properties and manipulation of dental materials in common use. Self-test objective questions (with answers) are provided at the end of the text so that students can self-evaluate their understanding. The molecular level is emphasized, where chemical equations are presented - word descriptions are also provided. Information on brand names and manufacturers is also included.