Dental materials at a glance

  • J. A. von Fraunhofer
Wiley-Blackwell £19.99 9780813816142 | ISBN: 978-0-8138-1614-2
Good for orthodontic therapists.

Dental materials at a glance is the new title in the highly popular ‘At a glance’ series. The book is a concise and accessible introduction to the topic of dental materials and can be used as a revision aid. Following the familiar, easy-to-use format, each topic is presented as a double-page spread with key facts accompanied by clear diagrams encapsulating essential information.

The book is not designed to replace formal course work and lectures, but rather to function as a concise guide and expanded revision notes to the large and somewhat complex field of dental biomaterial science.

A concise guide and expanded revision notes.

It consists of 28 chapters that are broken down into individual topics ranging from properties of materials, toughness elastic/plastic behaviour and hardness, physical properties of materials, gypsum materials, to dental waxes, inelastic and elastic impression materials. In addition there is a glossary and index.

Systematically organised and succinctly delivered, the book covers:

  • Each major class of dental materials and biomaterials

  • Basic chemical and physical properties

  • Clinical handling and application

  • Complications and adverse effects of materials.

I would recommend the book mainly for dental students and postgraduates. In addition the text provides a valuable insight into the topic for GDPs wanting to update their materials knowledge!

Amanda Hagan

In my opinion I felt that the book was too in-depth for DCPs in general practice, unless they are studying for post-qualifications. It's not a book that you would want to read from cover to cover due to the amount of information included, but it could be used for general reference.

However, the chapter on orthodontic materials would have been of benefit to me when I was studying for the Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy last year!

I would like to thank my colleagues at Overleigh Orthodontics, Chester, for their help and support whilst writing this review.