Preface
Acknowledgments
Contributors
Reviewers
Part I: THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Materials Science and Dentistry
Chapter 3: Physical and Mechanical Properties of Dental Materials
Chapter 4: Adhesive Materials
Chapter 5: Direct Polymeric Restorative Materials
Chapter 6: Amalgam and Direct Gold
Chapter 7: Dental Cements
Chapter 8: Impression Materials
Chapter 9: Gypsum Materials
Chapter 10: Materials for Fixed Indirect Restorations and Prostheses
Chapter 11: Removable Prostheses and Acrylic Resins
Chapter 12: Dental Implants
Chapter 13: Specialty Materials
Chapter 14: Clinical Detection and Management of Dental Restorative Materials During Scaling and Polishing
Chapter 15: Radiographic Appearance of Dental Tissues and Materials
Chapter 16: Polishing Materials and Abrasion
Chapter 17: Tooth Whitening
Chapter 18: Oral Appliances
Chapter 19: Instruments as Dental Materials: Care and Maintenance
Chapter 20: Infection Control and Safety in the Dental Office
Chapter 21: Disinfection of Impressions, Dentures, and Other Appliances and Materials
Chapter 22: General Rules for Handling Dental Materials
Part II: LABORATORY AND CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
Chapter 23: Mixing Liners, Bases, and Cements
Chapter 24: Application and Removal of the Rubber Dam
Chapter 25: Pit and Fissure Sealants
Chapter 26: Amalgam Finishing and Polishing
Chapter 27: Taking Alginate Impressions
Chapter 28: Fabrication and Trimming of Study Models
Chapter 29: Fabrication of a Custom Impression Tray
Chapter 30: Elastomeric Impressions
Chapter 31: Vital Tooth Whitening: Patient-Applied, Professionally Supervised Clinical and Laboratory Procedures
Chapter 32: Debonding Orthodontic Resins
Chapter 33: Placement of the Periodontal Dressing
Chapter 34: Removal of the Periodontal Dressing and Sutures
Chapter 35: Temporary Crowns
Chapter 36: Composite Finishing and Polishing
Chapter 37: Tips for the New Hygienist
Part III: CASE STUDIES
Case 1
Case 2
Case 3
Case 4
Case 5
Case 6
Appendix Skill Performance Evaluations
Index