Polymeric Dental Materials
By: by Michael Braden, Richard L. Clarke, Sandra Parker, John Nicholson
Contributors: Clarke, Richard L.; Parker, Sandra; Nicholson, John
Series: Macromolecular Systems -- Materials Approach; Macromolecular systems, materials approach
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Berlin, Heidelberg
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 124
ISBN-13: 9783642605376
Subjects: Polymers in dentistry
Description: Braden and his coauthors give a comprehensive overview of the use of polymers and polymer composites as dental materials. These comprise polyelectrolyte based materials, elastomers, glassy and crystalline polymers and fibres. Such materials are used in dentistry as restorative materials, hard and soft prostheses, and impression materials. The chemistry of materials is reviewed, together with mechanical, thermal, visco-elastic and water solution properties. These properties are related to clinical performance, with emphasis on some of the difficulties inherent in developing materials for oral use. Indications are given of possible future developments.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.