Basic Dental Materials 5/e 2026

Basic Dental Materials, 5th Edition is a fully revised reference covering the entire spectrum of materials used across dentistry, from foundational structure-property science through to CAD/CAM and 3-D printing technologies. This edition updates ISO specifications and reflects the latest classifications.

The content spans 31 chapters organized into 7 parts, moving from structure and properties of dental materials through direct restorative materials, endodontic materials, impression materials, dental laboratory materials, metals and alloys, and indirect restorative and prosthetic materials.

A bundled Dr. Wise AI chatbot access code adds a digital revision companion.

Who This Book Is For:
BDS Students.
MDS Students.
Practicing Dentists.
Dental Technicians.
Why This Book Helps:
Simplifies a fast-changing subject.
Bridges material science and clinical use.
Prepares you for digital dentistry.
Structured for quick recall.
Adds a digital study companion.
Key Features:
31 chapters organized into 7 parts.
Dedicated chapter on Additive Manufacturing in Dentistry.
Extensively revised chapters on Bonding Agents, Restorative Resins, and Dental Ceramics.
Updated diagrams, flowcharts and composition tables.
Bundled Dr. Wise AI chatbot access code.