Includes bibliographical references and index

Scope and history of restorative materials -- Applied surface phenomena -- Optical, thermal, and electrical properties -- Mechanical properties -- Biocompatibility of dental materials -- Nature of metals and alloys -- Polymers and polymerization -- Preventive materials -- Resin composite restorative materials -- Bonding to dental substrates -- Amalgam -- Impression materials -- Gypsum products and investments -- Waxes -- Noble dental alloys and solders -- Cast and wrought base-metal alloys -- Casting and soldering procedures Ceramics -- Ceramic-metal systems -- Cements -- Prosthetic applications of polymers -- Dental implants -- Tissue engineering