Basic Guide to Dental Materials

The Basic Guide to Dental Materials is the essential guide to dental materials for all members of the dental team.

The book includes coverage of all basic dental materials, their uses and examples of each; step-by-step illustrated guidance as to the proper manipulation of materials, instructions on the four-handed delivery of dental materials and relevant instruments, practical advice on the appropriate and safe clean up and disposal of dental materials (to include how to read an MSDS sheet) and a comprehensive glossary of key terms.

Information is provided in a clear and concise manner, breaking the topic of dental materials down to the core basics.

Preface – How to use this book vii

Acknowledgements ix

1 Introduction 1

2 Dental materials’ properties 13

3 Temporary restorative materials 19

4 Non-aesthetic restorative materials 29

5 Aesthetic restorative materials 43

6 Acid etchant, bonding agents and fissure sealants 63

7 Liner and bases 79

8 Dental cements 111

9 Endodontic materials 139

10 Periodontal dressings 169

11 Dental impression materials 175

12 Gypsum materials 221

13 Dental waxes 239

14 Material safety data sheets 249

15 Introduction to four-handed dentistry 261

Index 273

"I think this book will make a valuable contribution to any dental care professional course reading material, and could be used to replace, update or supplement existing literature. It could be useful within an individual's working environment as an aide-mémoire or for continuing professional development purposes with qualified staff." (Primary Dental Care and Team in Practice, 1 January 2011) Carmen Scheller-Sheridan is a Tutor in Dental Nursing at the Dublin Dental School & Hospital, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland. She is responsible for the National Dental Nurse Training Programme of Ireland and author of the Basic Guide to Dental Instruments. The Basic Guide to Dental Materials is the essential guide to dental materials for all members of the dental team.

The book includes coverage of all basic dental materials, their uses and examples of each; step-by-step illustrated guidance as to the proper manipulation of materials, instructions on the four-handed delivery of dental materials and relevant instruments, practical advice on the appropriate and safe clean up and disposal of dental materials (to include how to read an MSDS sheet) and a comprehensive glossary of key terms.

Information is provided in a clear and concise manner, breaking the topic of dental materials down to the core basics.