Introduction: requirements of materials. Part 1 Basic scientific principles: biological properties; mechanical properties; rheological properties; thermal properties; light, colour and aesthetics; polymers; metals; alloys; corrosion and electrodeposition; ceramics; composite materials - theory; enamel and dentine; surface properties and adhesion. Part 2 Cements and filling materials: classification, applications and requirements; cements based on phosphoric acid; organometallic chelate cements; polyalkenoate cements; techniques and applications of bonding to enamel and dentine; amalgam; direct filling gold; endodontic materials. Part 3 Impression materials: impression materials - requirements and classification; impression trays; hydrocolloid impression materials; elastometric materials. Part 4 Inlay, crown, bridge and veneer materials: all-ceramic restorations; alloys for inlays, crowns and bridges; porcelain-fused-to-metal; reson-bonded bridges; composite alloys; polymeric crown and bridge materials; veneer materials. Part 5 Materials for dental protheses: polymeric denture base materials; tissue conditioners; functional impression materials; resilient linings for dentures; partial denture casting alloys; the stainless steel denture base; synthetic tooth materials. Part 6 Orthodontic appliances: materials in orthodontics; some biomechanical principles. Part 7 Laboratory materials and procedures: cast and die materials; waxes and baseplate materials; investment materials; principles of casting; faults in casting; soldering and welding; abrasion and polishing. Part 8 Miscellaneous materials: dental instruments; prefabricated pins and posts; fluoride containing materials; mouth protectors; radiographic materials; dentifrices, mouthwashes, denture cleansers and denture adhesives; materials in periodontology and oral surgery. Appendices: the SI units; physical and mechanical properties of dental materials; formulae of some polymers and related compounds of dental interest.
