The 11th edition of this leading reference is an outstanding‎,‎ scientifically based source of information in the field of dental materials science‎.‎ It presents up‎-to‎-date information on materials that are used in the dental office and laboratory every day‎,‎ emphasizing practical‎,‎ clinical use‎,‎ as well as the physical‎,‎ chemical‎,‎ and biological properties of materials‎.‎ Extensive new clinical photographs in this edition illustrate the topics‎,‎ and color plates are integrated close to related concepts as they're discussed in each chapter‎.‎ A new glossary of key terms found at the beginning of every chapter defines terms in the appropriate context of the chapter's discussion‎.‎ Also in this edition‎,‎ critical thinking questions throughout the book stimulate the readers' curiosity on specific topics‎,‎ test their existing knowledge‎,‎ and heighten their awareness of important or controversial subjects‎.‎