Includes index.

pt. I. Theoretical perspectives. Introduction -- Materials science and dentistry -- Physical and mechanical properties of dental materials -- Adhesive materials -- Direct polymeric restorative materials -- Amalgam -- Dental cements -- Impression materials -- Gypsum materials -- Materials for fixed indirect restorations and prostheses -- Removable prostheses and acrylic resins -- Dental implants -- Specialty materials -- Clinical detection and management of dental restorative materials during scaling and polishing -- Radiographic appearance of dental tissues and materials / Joan Gibson-Howell -- Polishing materials and abrasion / Caren M. Barnes -- Tooth whitening / Michelle R. Sweeney -- Oral appliances / Christine Nathe -- Instruments as dental materials: care and maintenance -- Infection control and safety in the dental office / Carol Spear and Linda Bagby -- Disinfection of impressions, dentures, and other appliances and materials / Carol Spear -- General rules for handling dental materials -- pt. II. Laboratory and clinical applications. Mixing liners, bases, and cements -- Application and removal of the rubber dam / Rebecca Thomas -- Pit and fissure sealants -- Amalgam placement, carving, finishing, and polishing / Michael J. Meador and Meg Zayan -- Taking alginate impressions / M. Suann Gaydos -- Fabrication and trimming of study models -- Fabrication of a custom impression tray / A. Todd Walls -- Elastomeric impressions / Frank J. Mastalerz -- Vital tooth whitening: Patient-applied, professionally supervised clinical and laboratory procedures / Michele R. Sweeney -- Debonding orthodontic resins -- Placement of the periodontal dressing -- Removal of the periodontal dressing and sutures -- Temporary crowns -- Composite finishing and polishing / A. Todd Walls -- Tips for the new hygienist / John H. Tucker -- pt. III. Case studies. Case 1 -- Case 2 -- Case 3 -- Case 4 / Wesley Mullins -- Case 5 -- Case 6 / John H. Tucker -- Case 7 / Patricia Inks -- Case 8 / Maryfrances Cummins -- Case 9 / Maryfrances Cummins -- Appendix 1: Answers and justifications to review questions and case studies -- Appendix 2: Skill performance evalutions.