Curing the Bite: The Rheology of Dental Composites | Polymers, UV Light, and the Microscopic Biomimicry of Human Enamel in Modern Dentistry.DE

Robert G. White

ISBN 10: 3565376627 / ISBN 13: 9783565376629

Published by epubli, 2026

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Curing the Bite: The Rheology of Dental Composites | Polymers, UV Light, and the Microscopic Biomimicry of Human Enamel in Modern [.] | Robert G. White | Taschenbuch | Englisch | epubli | EAN 9783565376629 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Neopubli GmbH (Imprint: epubli), Köpenicker Str. 154a, 10997 Berlin, produktsicherheit[at]epubli[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu.

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• Title: Curing the Bite: The Rheology of Dental Composites | Polymers, UV Light, and the Microscopic Biomimicry of Human Enamel in Modern Dentistry.DE
• Publisher: epubli
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3565376627
• ISBN 13: 9783565376629
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 8W x 210H x 297D millimeters 8 millimeters width by 210 millimeters height by 297 millimeters depth
• Weight: 344 grams
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When a dentist fills a cavity, they are performing a high-speed miracle of polymer chemistry directly inside the human mouth. The modern dental composite is not a simple glue; it is a hyper-engineered, light-activated resin designed to withstand decades of crushing bite force and acidic environments while perfectly mimicking the optical properties of biological teeth. This technical manual breaks down the intense rheology and photopolymerization of dental materials. We explore how these pliable putty-like resins are packed with microscopic glass and ceramic filler particles. When struck by a specific wavelength of blue UV light, a violent chemical chain reaction is triggered. The monomer molecules instantly cross-link into a rigid polymer network, hardening the soft paste into artificial bone in less than twenty seconds. The narrative dissects the materials science required to control the shrinkage that occurs during this curing process, ensuring the filling does not tear itself away from the fragile dentin walls and cause excruciating post-operative pain. Master the chemistry of the smile. Understand the delicate, UV-cured polymers that perfectly rebuild human anatomy in the wet, hostile environment of the jaw.