"Materials used in Dentistry" is a comprehensive account of the properties and clinical applications of commonly used dental materials . It includes numerous Illustrations, flowcharts and tables to make the presentation simple and student-friendly. Highlights - The subject is organized into 10 sections. Of these, the sections, Endodontic Materials, and Surgical and Periodontal Materials---which includes chapters on local anaesthetics and suture materials, are unique features of the book. - Two frequently used and fast emerging material science topics---Biomaterials highlighting the use of recent techniques like tissue engineering and nanotechnology, and Indirect Composite Resins are allocated separate chapters. - Sections on restorative materials describe both conventional and newer materials; and include independent chapters on direct filling gold, dental ceramics, dental implant biomaterials. - Auxiliary materials and techniques are extensively discussed in a separate section. It deals mainly with materials used in the dental laboratory. - Materials used in preventive dentistry, an important aspect of patient management, are discussed in a separate section; it highlights antiplaque agents, remineralization agents, and pits and fissure sealants.