Clinical aspects of dental materials : theory, practice, and cases / Marcia (Gladwin) Stewart, Michael Bagby.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Theoretical Perspectives -- Introduction -- Materials science and dentistry -- Physical and mechanical properties of dental materials -- Adhesive materials -- Direct polymeric restorative materials -- Amalgam -- Dental cements -- Impression materials -- Gypsum materials -- Materials for fixed indirect restorations and prostheses -- Removable prostheses and acrylic resins -- Dental implants -- Specialty materials -- Clinical detection and management of dental restorative materials during scaling and polishing -- Radiographic appearance of dental tissues and materials -- Polishing materials and abrasion -- Tooth whitening -- Oral appliances -- Instruments as dental materials-care and maintenance -- Infection control and safety in the dental office -- Disinfection of impressions. Dentures, and other appliances and materials -- General rules for handling dental materials -- Laboratory and Clinical Applications -- Mixing liners, bases, and cements -- Application and removal of the rubber dam -- Pit and fissure sealants -- Amalgam placement, carving, finishing, and polishing -- Taking alginate impressions -- Fabrication and trimming of study models -- Fabrication of a custom impression tray -- Elastomeric impressions -- Vital tooth whitening procedures -- Debonding orthodontic resins -- Placement of the periodontal dressing -- Removal of the periodontal dressing and sutures -- Temporary crowns -- Composite finishing and polishing -- Tips for the new hygienist -- Case studies.