{"product_id":"9781437725490","title":"Phillips' Science of Dental Materials - eBook","description":"The 11th edition of this leading reference is an outstanding, scientifically based source of information in the field of dental materials science. It presents up-to-date information on materials that are used in the dental office and laboratory every day, emphasizing practical, clinical use, as well as the physical, chemical, and biological properties of materials. Extensive new clinical photographs in this edition illustrate the topics, and color plates are integrated close to related concepts as they're discussed in each chapter. A new glossary of key terms found at the beginning of every chapter defines terms in the appropriate context of the chapter's discussion. Also in this edition, critical thinking questions throughout the book stimulate the readers' curiosity on specific topics, test their existing knowledge, and heighten their awareness of important or controversial subjects.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContent outlines at the beginning of each chapter provide a quick reference for specific topics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe roles played by key organizations in ensuring the safety and efficacy of dental materials and devices are described - such as the American Dental Association, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the International Organization for Standardization, and the Fédération Dentaire Internationale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp-to-date Selected Readings are presented at the end of each chapter to direct readers to supplemental literature on each topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous boxes and tables throughout summarize and illustrate key concepts and compare characteristics and properties of various dental materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinguished contributors lend their credibility and experience to the text.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContent has been completely updated to include information on the most current dental materials available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossaries at the beginning of each chapter define key terms used within the context of that chapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevised artwork gives this edition a fresh look, with high-quality illustrations and clinical photos to aid in the visualization of materials and procedures described.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReorganization and consolidation of chapters into four major book parts presents the material in a more efficient way: Part I describes the principles of materials science that control the performance of dental materials in dental laboratories, research laboratories, student dental clinics, public health clinics, and private practice clinics.  Part II focuses on impression materials, gypsum products, dental waxes, casting investments and procedures, and finishing and polishing abrasives and procedures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart III provides an updated scientific and applied description of the composition, manipulation principles, properties, and clinical performance of bonded restorations, restorative resins, dental cements, dental amalgams, and direct-filling golds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart IV presents a basic and applied description of materials that are processed in a laboratory or dental clinic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCritical thinking questions appear in every chapter to stimulate thinking and classroom discussion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe overall design has been improved to provide a more visually appealing format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Elsevier Health Sciences","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47127975002352,"sku":"9781437725490","price":106.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781437725490_p0.jpg?v=1763755659","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781437725490","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}