Textbook of Dental Materials

• The book is divided into eight sections with 33 chapters based on general properties, auxiliary materials, impression materials, denture base materials, direct and indirect restorative materials, preventive and endodontic materials and recent trends in dental materials.
• Includes the chapter on digitization in dentistry, implant dentistry and the latest trends in material science covering nanotechnology, laser, 4D printing, tissue engineering, robotics, artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, etc.
• Each chapter is compiled with multiple-colored photographs, illustrations, schematic diagrams and _flowcharts. Reasoning questions, classification and clinical significance are highlighted in color-coded boxes for better understanding.
• Each chapter contains test yourself (multiple-choice questions) to assist students to prepare for entrance examinations.
• For self-assessment, essay questions and short notes are given that will help students to prepare for various university examinations.
• Contains appendix and glossary at the end of the book.
• Includes reference charts for quick revision of the materials before the examination.
• Covers the entire syllabus prescribed by the Dental Council of India (DCI).
• Useful for dental graduates, dental hygienists, dental technicians, postgraduates and clinical practitioners.
• New additions in this edition: o Chapter on Digitization in Dentistry o Clinical-based questions o Key Terms at the start of each chapter and summary in the end o Reasoning questions to test understanding of the topic in all chapters o Special emphasis on important topics with highlighted text and color-coded boxes.