Description
Advanced Dental Biomaterials is an invaluable reference for researchers and clinicians within the biomedical industry and academia. The book can be used by both an experienced researcher/clinician learning about other biomaterials or applications that may be applicable to their current research or as a guide for a new entrant into the field who needs to gain an understanding of the primary challenges, opportunities, most relevant biomaterials, and key applications in dentistry.- Provides a comprehensive review of the materials science, engineering principles and recent advances in dental biomaterials- Reviews the fundamentals of dental biomaterials and examines advanced materials' applications for tissues regeneration and clinical dentistry- Written by an international collaborative team of materials scientists, biomedical engineers, oral biologists and dental clinicians in order to provide a balanced perspective on the field
Table of Contents
Part 1: Fundamentals of Dental Biomaterials1. Introduction to Dental Biomaterials and their Advances2. Dental Biomaterials Properties and Characterization TechniquesPart 2: Restorative Materials3. Dental Cements (Base, Liner, Luting and temporary) and Pulp Capping Materials4. Glass Ionomers Cements (GIC) Chemistry5. Dentin Bonding Adhesive Systems6. Resin-based Dental Composites for Tooth Filling7. Amalgams 8. Tooth Bleaching MaterialsPart 3: Endodontic Materials9. Obturation materials 10. Irrigators and intra-canal medicaments11. Endodontic sealersPart 4: Prosthodontic Materials12. Impression Materials13. Metals and Metal Alloys in Dentistry14. Ceramic Materials in Dentistry15. Metal-ceramic restorations?16. Acrylic Resin-based Materials in Dentistry17. Fibre Reinforced Composites in DentistryPart 5: Dental Laboratory Materials18. Dental gypsum and investments (Composition, Types, Manufacturing, Applications)19. Dental WaxesPart 6: Orthodontic Materials20. Orthodontic Wires19. Orthodontic Brackets 20. Elastomeric Ligatures and Chains21. Enamel Etching and Bonding AgentsPart 7: Regenerative Dentistry Materials and Advanced Technologies22. Concept of Regenerative Dentistry23. Dental Bone Cements and Bone Substitutes24. Materials used for Periodontal Membranes (GTR/GBR/FGM) 25. Calcium as a Dental Regenerative Material26. Bioactive Glasses (Structure and Application) 27. Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials in Dentistry
