[Synthetic materials for dentistry and dental technology].
1969
K Kimmel
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D010969
Plastics
Polymeric materials (usually organic) of large molecular weight which can be shaped by flow. Plastic usually refers to the final product with fillers, plasticizers, pigments, and stabilizers included (versus the resin, the homogeneous polymeric starting material). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
Plastic
D003764
Dental Materials
Materials used in the production of dental bases, restorations, impressions, prostheses, etc.
Polymers of high molecular weight which are derived from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or other related compounds and are capable of being molded and then hardened to form useful components.
Acrylic Resin,Resin, Acrylic,Resins, Acrylic
D013674
Technology, Dental
The field of dentistry involved in procedures for designing and constructing dental appliances. It includes also the application of any technology to the field of dentistry.