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

Previous edition entered under: Gladwin, Marcia A.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I: Theoretical perspectives -- Introduction -- Materials science and dentistry -- Physical and mechanical properties of dental materials -- Adhesive materials -- Direct polymeric restorative materials -- Amalgam and other direct metallic restorative materials -- 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 -- Part II: Laboratory and clinical applications -- Mixing liners, bases, and cements -- Application and removal of the rubber dam -- Pit and fissure sealants -- Amalgam finishing and polishing -- Taking alginate impressions -- Fabrication and trimming of study models -- Fabrication of a custom impression tray -- Elastomeric impressions -- Vital tooth whitening: patient-applied, professionally supervised clinical and laboratory procedures -- Debonding orthodontic resins -- Placement of the periodontal dressing -- Removal of the periodontal dressing and sutures -- Temporary crowns.