Dental Materials

Classification And Description Of Ceramic Systems "What are ceramic systems in dentistry? A detailed question and answers guide" The ceramic restorations available today may be metal bonded or made completely of ceramic. Based on the substructure or core material used there are two basic groups. They are further divided based on the fabrication method. 1. Metal-ceramic … [Read more...] about Ceramic Systems Classification and Types Of Metal-Ceramic Systems Notes

Basic Constituents And Manufacture Of Feldspathic Porcelain "What is feldspathic porcelain? A detailed question and answers guide" The wide variety of ceramic products in the market makes it virtually impossible to provide a single composition. Traditionally, porcelains were manufactured from a mineral called feldspar. These porcelains are referred to as feldspathic … [Read more...] about Feldspathic Porcelain Notes

Dental Ceramics "What are dental ceramics used for in modern dentistry? A detailed question and answers guide" Dental ceramics hold the promise of a restorative material, that can realistically duplicate teeth, to the extent that the layperson may find it difficult to differentiate. One might argue that composite resins have a similar esthetic potential. However, there … [Read more...] about Dental Ceramics Notes

"What are wrought metals and alloys? A detailed question and answers guide" Wrought metal is obtained from cast metal. A wrought metal or alloy is one that has been worked, drawn, or shaped into a serviceable form, for example. plates, band materials, bars, and wires. The process of forming wrought metal objects has been known since ancient times. For example, swords … [Read more...] about Wrought Metals And Alloys Notes

Section 1: Structure and Properties of Dental Materials Overview of Dentistry and Dental Materials Notes   Structure and Properties of Dental Materials Notes Structure and Properties of Metals and Alloys Notes Electrochemical Properties of Materials Notes Biological Properties of Dental Materials Notes Section 2: Direct Restorative Materials … [Read more...] about Basic Dental Materials Notes