In this important new textbook all scientific and clinical aspects of

orthodontic materials are described. Recent developments in science and

technology have led to the introduction of a plethora of new orthodontic

products. This work serves as an excellent source of information for a field

that requires knowledge of basic elements of materials science, engineering,

chemistry, and physics, as well as clinical orthodontics. The subject has been

part of graduate orthodontic education for almost three decades. Besides

servicing the orthodontic training programs, the book also:









investigates the interactions of orthodontic materials with other dental materials as well as

hard tissues in the oral cavity,


gives a background to allow for proper material selection for efficient orthodontic mechanics, and


treats the issues of biocompatibility, cytotoxicity and mutagenicity of materials.