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Polymers in dentistry
Author(s) -
McCABE J. F.,
WILSON H. J.
Publication year - 1974
Publication title -
journal of oral rehabilitation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.991
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-2842
pISSN - 0305-182X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2842.1974.tb01478.x
Subject(s) - polymer , dentistry , polymer science , materials science , medicine , composite material
Summary During the last three decades the rapid development of synthetic polymers has been remarkable. Dentistry has not been slow to investigate the possible uses of polymers for a variety of purposes. This article reviews the properties and uses of polymers in dentistry and suggests areas where research may improve some materials.