Dental materials : clinical applications for dental assistants and dental hygienists / W. Stephan Eakle, Kimberly G. Bastin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Eakle, W. Stephan, author.

Bastin, Kimberly G., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dental materials.

Dental Materials.

Medical Subjects:

Dental Materials.

Physical Description:

xv, 480 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm

Edition:

Fifth edition.

Place of Publication:

St. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier, [2026]

Summary:

"Dental Materials: Clinical Applications for Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists, 5th Edition, emphasizes how knowledge of dental materials fits into day-to-day clinical practice. This hands-on resource features clinically focused content supplemented liberally with high-quality photographs, case applications, clinical tips and warnings, and step-by-step procedures, as well as videos and practice opportunities on a companion website. A focus on application and a strong art program with additional modern illustrations make this often-difficult subject matter approachable and relevant for today's dental team members."--Back cover.

Contents:

Introduction to dental materials

Oral environment and patient considerations

Physical and mechanical properties of dental materials

General handling and safety of dental materials in the dental office

Impression materials

Gypsum and wax products

Principles of bonding

Composites

Glass ionomers, compomers, and bioactive materials

Dental ceramics

Dental amalgam

Metals and alloys

Dental implants

Polymers for prosthetic dentistry

Provisional restorations

Dental cement

Abrasion, finishing, polishing, and cleaning

Preventive and desensitizing materials

Teeth whitening materials and procedures

Preventive and corrective oral appliances.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780443114496

0443114498

OCLC:

1437991557

Publisher Number:

90101641642