This book provides a comprehensive and scientifically based overview of the biocompatibility of dental materials. Up-to-date concepts of biocompatibility assessment are presented, as well as information on almost all material groups used in daily dentistry practice. Furthermore, special topics of clinical relevance (e.g,, environmental and occupational hazards and the diagnosis of adverse effects) are covered. The book will improve the reader’s ability to critically analyze information provided by manufacturers, provide a better understanding of the biocompatibility of single material groups, and thus will help the reader choose the most appropriate materials for any given patient and thus prevent adverse effects from developing, provide insights on how to conduct objective, matter-of-fact discussions with patients about the materials to be usedin dental procedures, advise readers, through the use of well-documented concepts. Provides the scientific basis for a matter-of-fact- discussion on the safety of dental materials Focus on clinical relevance Helps the dentist to choose the most appropropriate material for each indication INDICE: Basic Aspects.- Determination of Biocompatibility.- Regulations and Standards.- Amalgam.- Resin-based Composites.- Cements and Ceramics.- Root Canal Filling Materials.- Dental Alloys.- Polymethacrylate Materials.- Oral Hygiene Products.- Materials for Short Term Use.- Occupational Exposure.- Environment aspects.- The Diagnosis of Side Effects of Dental Materials.
- ISBN: 978-3-540-77781-6
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 368
- Fecha Publicación: 01/07/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés