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Schmalz, Gottfried.

Biocompatibility of dental materials / Gottfried Schmalz, Dorthe Arenholt-Bindslev. - Berlin : Springer-Verlage, c.2009. - xvi, 379 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.

Index : p. 367-379.

Includes bibliographical references.

Basic aspects / G. Schmalz and D. Arenholt-Bindslev -- Determination of biocompatibility / G. Schmalz -- Regulations and standards / G. Schmalz and P.L. Fan -- Dental amalgam / D. Arenholt-Bindslev and P. Hørsted-Bindslev -- Resin-based composites / G. Schmalz -- Cements and ceramics. Introduction / G. Schmalz ; Zinc phosphate cements / H. Stanley ; Glass ionomer cements / G. Schmalz ; Zinc oxide and eugenol cements / G. Schmalz and B. Thonemann ; Calcium hydroxide cements / H. Stanley and B. Thonemann -- Root canal filling materials / G. Schmalz -- Dental alloys / J.C. Wataha and G. Schmalz --Polymethylmethacrylate resins / W. Geurtsen -- Oral hygiene products / A. Richards -- Materials for short-term application in the oral cavity / G. Schmalz -- Occupational exposures / A. Hensten and N. Jacobsen -- Environmental aspects / D. Arenholt-Bindslev -- Diagnosis of side effects of dental materials, with special emphasis on delayed and immediate allergic reactions / D. Arenholt-Bindslev, R. Jolanki and L. Kanerva.

Offers a comprehensive overview of the biocompatibility of dental materials. This book presents concepts of biocompatibility assessment as well as information on almost various material groups used in dentistry practice. It covers topics of clinical relevance (eg, environmental and occupational hazards and the diagnosis of adverse effects).

ISBN: 9783540777816 (hbk.) 3540777814 (hbk.)

LCCN: 2008925341

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA871592 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 014627660 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Dental materials --Biocompatibility.
Dental materials.

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Dewey Class. No.: 617.695 / SCH