Publisher's Synopsis
This new book on Biocompatibility of Dental Resin Composites, Cements and Ceramics written by Dr. Tamer M. Hamdy, will be an especially useful reference for those working with resin composites, cements and ceramics for dental applications, so this will be a valuable contribution of this book. Biocompatibility of dental materials is an important consideration for the patient, clinician, laboratory technician and manufacturer. Ideally, any dental material that is to be used in the mouth should be harmless to all oral tissues, gingiva, mucosa, pulp and bone. Moreover, it should not contain any toxic, leachable or diffusible elements that can be absorbed into the blood via the circulatory system, causing systemic responses, including teratogenic or carcinogenic effects. This text should provide a valuable addition to the library of the dental biomaterials scientist.
