@article{937661, author = {Reza Rezaie, Hamid. and Beigi Rizi, Hassan. and Rezaei Khamseh, Mojdeh Mahdi. and Öchsner, Andreas.}, url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/937661}, title = {A review on dental materials /}, abstract = {This book discusses the current biomaterials used for dental applications and the basic sciences underpinning their application. The most critical structures in the oral cavity are the teeth, which play a central role in speaking, biting, chewing, tasting and swallowing. Teeth consist of three types of tissue: the cementum, enamel and dentin, with bone and gingival tissue serving as supporting structures. Caries, tooth wear, trauma and mechanical defects can lead to severe facial conditions; however, correcting these defects remains a challenge for scientists and dentists. Presenting insights form a broad range of disciplines, including materials science, biology, physiology and clinical science, this book provides a timely review of the principles, processing and application of dental materials.}, recid = {937661}, pages = {1 online resource (ix, 224 pages) :}, }