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Non-metallic biomaterials for tooth repair and replacement

Edited by P Vallittu, University of Turku, Finland

Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials No. 53

This is a stimulating, informative read with a constructive purpose, delightful to study in its entirety and easy to dip into.
P. Raphy, British Dental Journal

The reader is made mindful of the importance of acknowledging progress in the field and the value in responding to advances in the theory underpinning the method of tooth repair and replacements.
P. Raphy, British Dental Journal

 - discusses the properties of enamel and dentin and their role in adhesive dental restoration
 - chapters also examine the wear properties of dental ceramics, glasses and bioactive glass ceramics for tooth repair and replacement
 - dental composites and antibacterial restorative mateirals are also considered
 - provides a concise overview of non-metallic biomaterials for dental clinicians, materials scientists and academic researchers alike

As the demand for healthy, attractive teeth increases, the methods and materials employed in restorative dentistry have become progressively more advanced. Non-metallic biomaterials for tooth repair and replacement focuses on the use of biomaterials for a range of applications in tooth repair and, in particular, dental restoration.

Part one reviews the structure, modification and repair of dental tissues. The properties of enamel and dentin and their role in adhesive dental restoration are discussed, along with biomineralization and biomimicry of tooth enamel, and enamel matrix proteins (EMPs) for periodontal regeneration. Part two goes on to discuss the processing, bonding and wear properties of dental ceramics, glasses and sol-gel derived bioactive glass ceramics for tooth repair and replacement. Dental composites for tooth repair and replacement are then the focus of part three, including composite adhesive and antibacterial restorative materials for dental applications. The effects of particulate filler systems on the properties and performance of dental polymer composites are considered, along with composite based oral implants, fibre reinforced composites (FRCs) as dental materials and luting cements for dental applications.

With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, Non-metallic biomaterials for tooth repair and replacement provides a clear overview for all those involved in the development and application of these materials, including academic researchers, materials scientists and dental clinicians.

ISBN 0 85709 244 8
ISBN-13: 978 0 85709 244 1
December 2012
432 pages  234 x 156mm  hardback  
£145.00 / US$245.00 / €175.00

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About the editor

Pekka Vallittu is Professor of Biomaterials Science as well as Chair of the Biomaterials Science Department at the Institute of Dentistry, based at the University of Turku, Finland. Dr Vallittu is also Director of Turku Clinical Biomaterials Centre (TCBC).

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Contents

PART 1 STRUCTURE, MODIFICATION AND REPAIR OF DENTAL TISSUES
PART 2 DENTAL CERAMICS AND GLASSES FOR TOOTH REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
PART 3 DENTAL COMPOSITES FOR TOOTH REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT

PART 1 STRUCTURE, MODIFICATION AND REPAIR OF DENTAL TISSUES

Structure and properties of enamel and dentin
V P Thompson, NYU College of Dentistry, USA
 - Introduction
 - Enamel
 - Dentinoenamel-junction (DEJ)
 - Dentin
 - Conclusion
 - References

Biomineralization and biomimicry of tooth enamel
V Uskoković, University of California, USA
 - Introduction
 - The structure of enamel
 - Amelogenesis at the molecular scale
 - Key issues in biomineralization and biomimicry of tooth enamel
 - Conclusion
 - Acknowledgments
 - References

Enamel and dentin bonding for adhesive dental restorations
J Perdigão, University of Minnesota, USA and A Sezinando, University Rey Juan Carlos, Spain
 - New trends in restorative dentistry
 - Dental adhesion
 - Bonding substrates
 - Current bonding strategies
 - Dental adhesion mechanisms
 - In vitro versus in vivo studies
 - Incompatibility between adhesives systems and restorative materials
 - Conclusion
 - References

Enamel matrix proteins (EMP) for periodontal regeneration
N Donos, UCL-Eastman Dental Institute, UK, H D Amin, Imperial College, London, UK, and X Dereka, University of Athens, Greece
 - Introduction to principles of periodontal regeneration
 - Periodontal ligament (PDL) stem/progenitor cells
 - Secretion and composition of enamel matrix proteins (EMP)
 - Modulation of cell differentiation by EMP and enamel matrix derivatives (EMD) in vitro
 - In vivo studies (for bone regeneration)
 - Treatment of periodontal osseous defects with enamel matrix derivatives
 - Conclusion
 - References

PART 2 DENTAL CERAMICS AND GLASSES FOR TOOTH REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT

Processing and bonding of dental ceramics
J P Matinlinna, The University of Hong Kong, PR China
 - Introduction to dental ceramics
 - Alumina and zirconia chemistry
 - Silane coupling agents and their chemistry
 - Resin zirconia bonding
 - Future trends
 - Sources of further information and advice
 - References

Wear properties of dental ceramics
M K Etman, University of Saskatchewan, Canada
 - Introduction
 - Clinical performance and wear of all-ceramic restorations
 - In-vitro evaluation of wear and cracks in all-ceramic materials
 - Conclusion
 - References

Sol-gel derived bioactive glass ceramics for dental applications
X Chatzistavrou, University of Michigan, USA, E Kontonasaki, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, K M Paraskevopoulos, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, P Koidis, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, and A R Boccaccini, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany
 - Introduction
 - Sol-gel derived glasses and glass-ceramics
 - Sol-gel derived coatings
 - Sol-gel derived composites
 - Conclusion and future trends
 - References

PART 3 DENTAL COMPOSITES FOR TOOTH REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT

Composite adhesive restorative materials for dental applications
M F Burrow, The University of Hong Kong, PR China
 - Introduction
 - Resin composite restorative materials
 - Polyacid-modified resin composite (compomer)
 - Glass ionomer (polyalkenoate) cements
 - Resin modified glass ionomer cement (RM-GIC)
 - Conclusion
 - References

Antibacterial composite restorative materials for dental applications
I M Mehdawi, Benghazi University, Libya, A Young, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, UK
 - Introduction
 - Current direct aesthetic restorative materials
 - Antibacterial properties of aesthetic restorative materials
 - Re-mineralizing dental composites
 - Antibacterial, remineralizing and proteinases inhibiting materials
 - Conclusion and future trends
 - References

Effects of particulate filler systems on the properties and performance of dental polymer composites
J L Ferracane, Oregon Health & Science University, USA, W M Palin, University of Birmingham, UK
 - Introduction
 - Current dental composite materials
 - Theoretical considerations
 - Types of fillers used in dental composites
 - Effect of fillers on properties of dental composites
 - Stability, degradation and clinical outcomes
 - Current and future trends
 - Sources of further information and advice
 - References

Composite based oral implants
T O Närhi, University of Turku, Finland, A Ballo, Gothenburg University, Sweden, and P K Vallittu, University of Turku, Finland
 - Introduction
 - Composition and structure
 - Surface modification
 - Biological response
 - Clinical considerations and future trends
 - References

Fibre reinforced composites (FRCs) as dental materials
P K Vallittu, University of Turku, Finland
 - Introduction to fibre-reinforced composites (FRCs) as dental materials
 - Structure and properties of FRCs
 - Applications of FRCs in dentisty
 - Fibre reinforced filling composites
 - Future trends
 - Conclusion
 - References

Luting cements for dental applications
M Özcan, University of Zurich, Switzerland
 - Introduction
 - Classification of cements
 - Clinical implications of cement choice
 - Conclusions and future trends
 - References