Includes bibliographical references and index

A comparison of metals, ceramics, and polymers -- Physical propertie s and biocompatibility -- Color and appearance -- Gypsum products -- Su rface phenomena and adhesion to tooth structure -- Polymers and polymer ization -- Impression materials -- Polymeric restorative materials -- D ental cements -- Abrasion, polishing, and bleaching -- Structure and pr operties of metals and alloys -- Dental amalgams -- Precious metal cast ing alloys -- Alloys for porcelain-fused-to-metal restorations -- Denta l porcelain -- Base metal casting alloys -- Casting -- Soldering, weldi ng, and electropolating -- High-temperature investments -- Waxes -- Ort hodontic wires -- Endodontic materials -- Implant and bone augmentation materials.