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4th Ed.

2008 © Quintessence Publishing Co, Inc.

William J. O'Brien, PhD, FADM

ISBN-13: 978-0-86715-437-5

Dentistry, Dental Hygiene

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Fundamental principles of material science are closely integrated with everyday dental practice in the newly revised edition of this classic resource. Written in a practical, straightforward will enable students, technicians and clinicians not only to select appropriate materials, but to handle them correctly for optimum clinical performance. Features a glossary of terms, discussion questions, biocompatibility tests and unit and conversion factors.

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