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Physical and Chemical Properties of Dental Materials

Physical and Chemical Properties of Dental Materials

V, Madhuri
R. M., Akshay

Paperback

Medical Reference

ISBN10: 6630146417
ISBN13: 9786630146417
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Published: Jun 22 2026
Pages: 100
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.24 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
This book explains the physical and chemical properties of dental materials and their importance in clinical dentistry. It begins with the classification of dental materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites), the requirements of an ideal material, and the challenges posed by the oral environment such as temperature changes, saliva, pH fluctuations, and mechanical forces. The physical properties discussed include mechanical properties (strength, elasticity, hardness, toughness, and fatigue), thermal properties, electrical properties, optical properties, rheological behavior, dimensional stability, and surface characteristics. These properties determine how materials perform under functional and environmental stresses in the mouth. The chemical properties section covers corrosion, tarnish, solubility, sorption, chemical stability, setting reactions, and biocompatibility. These factors influence the longevity, safety, and clinical success of dental restorations and prostheses.

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