• The book retains its format of simplicity, yet at the same time latest and informative.

• It helps students navigate the complex field of dental materials from the very first year of the course.

• Covers the entire spectrum of materials used in dentistry, including surgical and orthodontic materials.

• The contents have been revised to keep the information current and relevant.

• 30 chapters in the book have been organized into 7 parts for ease of reference.

• Chapter outline given at the beginning of each chapter.

• Includes two chapters on endodontic materials.

• Metallurgy has been included in the Structure and Properties of Metals and Alloys.

• Includes new chapter in the field of ‘additive manufacturing’, known as 3D printing.

• Explanatory footnotes provided wherever needed.

• Enriched with easy to reproduce illustrations, photographs and descriptive tables for quick learning.

• Important information has been covered in boxes at relevant places in the text.

• Contains appendices, further reading, and an extensive index at the end of the book.

• It will prove to be indispensible to postgraduates, dental technicians and practitioners alike.