Includes bibliographical references and index.

A comparison of metals, ceramics, and polymers -- Physical properties and biocompatibility -- Color and appearance -- Gypsum products -- Surface phenomena and adhesion to tooth structure -- Polymers and polymerization -- Impression materials -- Polymeric restorative materials -- Dental cements -- Abrasion, polishing, and bleaching -- Structure and properties of metals and alloys -- Dental amalgams -- Precious metal casting alloys -- Alloys for porcelain-fused-to-metal restorations -- Dental porcelain -- Base metal casting alloys -- Casting -- Soldering, welding, and electropolating -- High-temperature investments -- Waxes -- Orthodontic wires -- Endodontic materials -- Implant and bone augmentation materials.