\u003cp\u003eFocusing on the dental materials most commonly used, \u003cb\u003eDental Materials: Properties and Manipulation, 10th Edition \u003c/b\u003ecovers the tasks that dental assistants and dental hygienists typically perform. It shows the most current materials, how to mix and apply them in a clinical setting, and how to educate patients about them. Now in full color, this edition adds more photographs of materials actually being mixed, used, and applied, and includes detailed coverage of ceramics, metals, and implant and impression materials. Written by well-known experts on restorative dentistry and materials, John Powers and John Wataha, \u003cb\u003eDental Materials\u003c/b\u003e is a trusted text that keeps you on top of the rapidly developing field of dental materials.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eComprehensive, focused coverage\u003c/b\u003e includes all the materials and tasks relevant to day-to-day practice of dental assistants and dental hygienists.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCutting-edge content\u003c/b\u003e describes the latest materials commonly used in dental practice, including those in esthetics, ceramics, dental implants, and impressions.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore than 400 illustrations and photographs\u003c/b\u003e make it easier to understand properties and recognize differences in materials in general and specific types of products.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscussions of materials\u003c/b\u003e begin with a study of their properties and uses before moving into specific manipulations and applications in dentistry.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote\u003c/i\u003e boxes\u003c/b\u003e highlight key points and important terminology throughout the text.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary tables and boxes\u003c/b\u003e summarize key concepts and procedures.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eQuick Review\u003c/i\u003e boxes\u003c/b\u003e summarize the material in each chapter.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eA logical format\u003c/b\u003e sets up a solid foundation before progressing into discussions of specific materials, moving from the more common and simple applications such as composites to more specialized areas such as polymers and dental implants.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview questions\u003c/b\u003e provide an excellent study tool with 20 to 30 self-test questions in each chapter.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey terms\u003c/b\u003e are listed at the outset of each chapter, bolded at their initial mention in the text, and defined in the glossary.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearning objectives\u003c/b\u003e in each chapter focus your attention on essential information.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplemental readings\u003c/b\u003e in each chapter cite texts and journal articles for further research and study.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eConversion Factors\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e on the inside back cover provides a list of common metric conversions.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpert authors\u003c/b\u003e are well recognized in the fields of dental materials, oral biomaterials, and restorative dentistry.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew and updated discussions\u003c/b\u003e address advances in areas such as esthetics, ceramics, and materials for dental impressions and dental implants.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull-color illustrations\u003c/b\u003e improve clarity and realism, including for example, color photos of esthetics and bleaching showing the differences in shades of color.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore than 100 new illustrations and photographs\u003c/b\u003e include images showing the materials being used and applied.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e
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