{"product_id":"phillips-science-of-dental-materials-chiayi-shen-9780323697552","title":"Phillips' Science of Dental Materials","description":"\u003cp\u003e**Selected for Doody's Core Titles(R) 2024 with \"Essential Purchase\" designation in Dentistry** \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKeep current with the evolving technology of dental materials! \u003cb\u003ePhillips' Science of Dental Materials, 13th Edition \u003c\/b\u003eprovides comprehensive, up-to-date information on the materials used in cosmetic and restorative procedures in dentistry. It introduces the physical and chemical properties that are related to selection and use of dental biomaterials, including their composition, mechanical properties, manipulative variables, and the performance of dental restorations and prostheses. This edition adds three new chapters and hundreds of new full-color photographs. Written by dental scientists Chiayi Shen and H. Ralph Rawls along with prosthodontist Josephine Esquivel-Upshaw, this leading text\/reference helps dentists select the right materials for oral procedures and helps dental labs ensure high-quality restorations.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e500 full-color photos and illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e show concepts, dental instruments, and restorations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKey terms\u003c\/b\u003e are defined at the beginning of each chapter, covering terminology related to dental biomaterials and science.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCritical thinking questions\u003c\/b\u003e stimulate thinking and emphasize important concepts and principles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLogical, five-part organization of chapters \u003c\/b\u003emakes the content easier to read and understand, with units on General Classes and Properties of Dental Materials, Direct Restorative Materials, Indirect Restorative Materials, Fabrication of Prostheses, and Assessing Dental Restorations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBalance between materials science and manipulation\u003c\/b\u003e bridges the gap of knowledge between dentists and lab technicians.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMajor emphasis on biocompatibility\u003c\/b\u003e serves as a useful guide to the principles and clinical implications of restorative materials safety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiverse and respected pool of contributors\u003c\/b\u003e lends credibility and experience to each dental science topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eNEW! Three new chapters\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e are added: \u003ci\u003eDigital Technology in Dentistry, In Vitro Research of Dental Materials, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eClinical Research of Restorations.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Chiayi Shen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0323697550\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780323697552\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Saunders\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/22\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 448\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Chiayi Shen","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46906556842239,"sku":"9780323697552","price":120.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_aab5b853-f632-4936-abd3-174d82663902.jpg?v=1748770769","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/phillips-science-of-dental-materials-chiayi-shen-9780323697552","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}