Polymers in Dentistry
Huma Iftekhar, Adeela Majid
Dentistry is notable for its diverse array of materials, which encompasses polymers, metal alloys, ceramics, composite materials and inorganic salts. Foundational understanding of polymer characteristics used in dentistry is beneficial because it offers insights pertinent for healthcare practice. Polymeric materials have found increased use in biological applications because of their many beneficial features and broad range of applicability. Significant advancement in the domains of engineering and nanotechnology has made these polymers possible to be customized for particular dental needs. In the present chapter, utilization of polymers in different branches of dentistry is discussed.
Keywords
Dentistry, Polymers, Biofilm, Dental Caries, Denture Base
Published online 2/15/2025, 16 pages
Citation: Huma Iftekhar, Adeela Majid, Polymers in Dentistry, Materials Research Foundations, Vol. 172, pp 397-412, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644903353-17
Part of the book on Applications of Polymers in Surgery II
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