While most other books on dental materials are written from the dentist's perspective (i.e., material type related to conditions), this volume is written from the Dental Assistant's perspective and focuses on dental materials in relation to procedures. It offers a conceptual approach, rather than a great amount of detail, and assumes no prior understanding of, or familiarity with, technical vocabulary. Features numerous illustrations and separate clinical directions. The Vocabulary of Materials. Using Materials Safely. Using Materials Sensibly. Abrasives. Sealant Materials. Tooth Whitening. Alginate. Gypsum Materials. Intermediary Materials. Esthetic Materials. Non-Esthetic Materials. Impression Trays. Final impression Materials. Materials for Temporary Coverage. Permanent Materials. Cements. Implant Materials. Denture Materials. For Dental Assistants studying for DANB, and for Dentists seeking to educate OJT assistants.
While most dental materials texts are written from the dentist's perspective, this unique resource is written for dental assistants and hygienists. The primary focus is on dental materials in relation to procedures not conditions. It offers a conceptual approach and assumes no prior understanding of technical vocabulary. Featuring numerous illustrations and separate clinical directions, this is an ideal text for students preparing for board examinations.
Features: - Simple, direct exposition for easier comprehension.
- Organization by procedure to enable associations between materials and clinical tasks.
- Numerous illustrations provide visual learning to clarify and enhance concepts presented.
- Separate clinical directions provide convenient, quick-access links to clinical practice.
- Web links throughout provide students with quick access to on-line resources.
- Objectives, Review, Test Yourself Questions and other learning features throughout each chapter.
- Comprehensive Glossary ensures a command of the technical vocabulary necessary to communicate professionally.