Craig’s Restorative Dental Materials – 1st South Asia Edition

Craig’s Restorative Dental Materials – 1st South Asia Edition is one of the most authoritative textbooks in dental materials science and restorative dentistry. Adapted specifically for South Asian dental education, this edition provides a comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles, properties, manipulation, and clinical applications of dental materials used in modern restorative practice.

Authored by Ronald L. Sakaguchi, John M. Powers, and Jack L. Ferracane, the book is recognized globally as a gold-standard reference for understanding restorative dental materials. The content systematically progresses from fundamental concepts of materials science to advanced restorative applications, helping students and clinicians make evidence-based decisions regarding material selection and clinical use.

The textbook covers the oral environment, biomaterials, preventive and intermediary materials, resin composites, polymers, dental metals, ceramics, impression materials, casting materials, adhesive systems, luting agents, digital imaging, CAD/CAM technologies, dental implants, and tissue engineering. Detailed explanations, clinical examples, diagrams, and illustrations help readers connect theoretical concepts with practical dentistry.

The South Asia Edition aligns with the requirements of undergraduate and postgraduate dental curricula while maintaining the scientific depth and clinical relevance of the original textbook. Its structured presentation and clinically focused approach make it an invaluable resource for university examinations, postgraduate entrance preparation, laboratory work, and clinical practice.

Whether studying restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, conservative dentistry, implant dentistry, or dental biomaterials, Craig’s Restorative Dental Materials remains an essential reference for understanding the science behind successful dental restorations.

• Adapted specifically for dental students and practitioners in South Asia
• Authored by internationally renowned experts Ronald L. Sakaguchi, John M. Powers, and Jack L. Ferracane
• Comprehensive coverage of restorative dental materials and biomaterials science
• Evidence-based approach linking material science with clinical dentistry
• Covers composites, ceramics, metals, cements, adhesives, impression materials, and implants
• More than 300 full-colour illustrations and clinical photographs
• Logical organisation based on clinical procedures and restorative workflows
• Includes the latest developments in dental biomaterials and restorative techniques
• Strong emphasis on material selection and clinical decision-making
• Essential textbook for BDS students, MDS aspirants, dental technicians, and practising dentists

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• Title: Craig’s Restorative Dental Materials
• Edition: 1st South Asia Edition
• Authors: Ronald L. Sakaguchi, John M. Powers, Jack L. Ferracane
• Publisher: Elsevier India
• ISBN: 9788131255070
• Language: English
• Product Type: Paperback
• Number of Pages: Approximately 340
• Subject: Dental Materials & Restorative Dentistry
• Category: Dentistry & Oral Sciences
• Suitable For: BDS Students, MDS Aspirants, Dental Technicians, Dental Practitioners

• Study chapters alongside dental materials and restorative dentistry lectures.
• Refer to illustrations and clinical examples for better understanding of material properties.
• Review material selection principles before practical and laboratory sessions.
• Utilize the book as a reference for restorative and prosthodontic procedures.
• Revise key concepts before university examinations and viva sessions.
• Use as a long-term reference for evidence-based clinical dentistry.

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