This book offers a refreshingly simple approach to understanding the science of dental materials. Student friendly and examination oriented, the book enables students to not only understand the subject but also prepares confidently for their examinations. Dental Materials is designed as per the guidelines of the Dental Council of India for the undergraduate curriculum. The authors draw on years of teaching and consultancy to identify the key elements and techniques of answering questions.

Features

·         Provides a thorough understanding of properties and handling of dental materials.

·         Question-answer format for quick revision of the subject.

·         Point-wise presentation of information, helpful in memorizing the various topics.

·         Time-oriented answers with suitable examples.

·         Tables, diagrams and flowcharts added to make the subject more illustrative.

·         Contains glossary of terms, ADA/ANSI specifications and various commercial products available in Appendices.

·         Recent developments in the field of dental materials also included.

·         All these features make the book useful not only to UG students, but also to practicing dentists, other dental health care professionals and PG dental students.

MS Koudi, BDS, Reader, Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad, Karnataka, India.

Sanjayagouda B Patil, BDS, MDS, MFDS (UK),Reader, Department of Prosthodontics and Dental Materials, SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad, Karnataka, India.