Table of Contents:
  • pt. I. Theoretical perspectives. Introduction
  • Materials science and dentistry
  • Physical and mechanical properties of dental materials
  • Adhesive materials
  • Direct polymeric restorative materials
  • Amalgam
  • Dental cements
  • Impression materials
  • Gypsum materials
  • Materials for fixed indirect restorations and prostheses
  • Removable prostheses and acrylic resins
  • Dental implants
  • Specialty materials
  • Clinical detection and management of dental restorative materials during scaling and polishing
  • Radiographic appearance of dental tissues and materials / Joan Gibson-Howell
  • Polishing materials and abrasion / Caren M. Barnes
  • Tooth whitening / Michelle R. Sweeney
  • Oral appliances / Christine Nathe
  • Instruments as dental materials: care and maintenance
  • Infection control and safety in the dental office / Carol Spear and Linda Bagby
  • Disinfection of impressions, dentures, and other appliances and materials / Carol Spear
  • General rules for handling dental materials
  • pt. II. Laboratory and clinical applications. Mixing liners, bases, and cements
  • Application and removal of the rubber dam / Rebecca Thomas
  • Pit and fissure sealants
  • Amalgam placement, carving, finishing, and polishing / Michael J. Meador and Meg Zayan
  • Taking alginate impressions / M. Suann Gaydos
  • Fabrication and trimming of study models
  • Fabrication of a custom impression tray / A. Todd Walls
  • Elastomeric impressions / Frank J. Mastalerz
  • Vital tooth whitening: Patient-applied, professionally supervised clinical and laboratory procedures / Michele R. Sweeney
  • Debonding orthodontic resins
  • Placement of the periodontal dressing
  • Removal of the periodontal dressing and sutures
  • Temporary crowns
  • Composite finishing and polishing / A. Todd Walls
  • Tips for the new hygienist / John H. Tucker
  • pt. III. Case studies. Case 1
  • Case 2
  • Case 3
  • Case 4 / Wesley Mullins
  • Case 5
  • Case 6 / John H. Tucker
  • Case 7 / Patricia Inks
  • Case 8 / Maryfrances Cummins
  • Case 9 / Maryfrances Cummins
  • Appendix 1: Answers and justifications to review questions and case studies
  • Appendix 2: Skill performance evalutions.