The book introduces the latest advances in dental materials and biomaterials science. It contains a comprehensive introduction to modern biomaterials science and covers ceramic, metallic, and polymeric oral biomaterials. The contributing authors of are from all over the world and are distinguished in their disciplines. In addition to dental students, this book is also highly recommended for students of engineering and basic science who want to gain an insight in contemporary biomaterials science. For medical practitioners, this book offers an invaluable opportunity to learn about the latest steps in dental biomaterials.
Bonding to Dentin and Enamel Bart van Meerbeek
Biomineralization and Biodemineralization of Enamel Maisoon Al-Jawad & Paul Anderson
Materials in Dentistry Ammar A. Mustafa & Jukka P. Matinlinna
Biomechanics in Dentistry Akikazu Shinya
Biocompatibility Alexander T.H. Tang
Resin-based Cements used in Dentistry William M. Palin & Jack L. Ferracane
Glass Fibers in Fiber-reinforced Composites Pekka K. Vallittu
Bioactive Glasses Leena Hupa & Susanne Fagerlund
Biological Activity of Titanium Yo Shibata & Takashi Miyazaki
Titanium in Implant Dentistry Niklaus P. Lang & Jukka P. Matinlinna
Surface Pretreatment Methods and Silanization Christie Y.K. Lung & Jukka P. Matinlinna
Sol-Gel Coatings on Titanium Andy H. Choi & Besim Ben-Nissan
Internal Fixation in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Roger A. Zwahlen
Zirconia and Implant Dentistry Moustafa N. Aboushelib & Jukka P. Matinlinna
Bonding to Zirconia Alvaro Della Bona & Jukka P. Matinlinna
All-Ceramic Restorations on Implants Alvaro Della Bona & Marcia Borba
Finite Element Analysis in Dentistry Andy H. Choi, Besim Ben-Nissan and Richard Conway
Digital Dentistry and Dental Informatics James K.H. Tsoi
Biography
Jukka Pekka Matinlinna