Advanced Dental Biomaterials (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781639270491)

A substance that is created to interact with biological systems for a medical purpose is known as biomaterials. It can be used for therapeutic or a diagnostic medical purpose. Biomaterials are derived from nature and are even synthesized in the laboratory with the help of various chemical methods such as utilizing metallic components, ceramics, composite material and polymers. Since biomaterials are used for medical applications, they comprise a whole or a part of a living structure which performs, augments and replaces a natural function. Dental biomaterials are specially invented materials, invented for the use in dentistry. They are majorly used in dental implants. There are many different types of dental materials, such as temporary dressings, dental restorations, endodontic materials, impression materials, prosthetic materials, etc. The characteristics of these materials differ according to their planned purposes. This book covers in detail some existent theories and innovative concepts revolving around dental biomaterials. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. This book will prove to be immensely beneficial to students and researchers in this field.

Author: Gerard Keith
ISBN-10: 1639270493
ISBN-13: 9781639270491
Publisher: American Medical Publishers
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2022
Pages: 212
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.73lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.50d