* Book divided into eight sections based on the basic topics, auxiliary materials, impression materials, direct and indirect restorative materials, preventive, endodontic and implant materials
* Includes chapter on latest trends in Material science covering nanotechnology, laser, tissue engineering etc.
* Each chapter has classification and clinical significance highlighted in boxes for better understanding
* Book contains tables, schematic diagrams, flowcharts and high quality illustrations
* Each chapter contains Test yourself (multiple choice questions) to assist students to prepare for entrance examinations
* For self- assessment essay questions and short notes are given which will help students to prepare for various University examinations
* Glossary is provided at the end of all the sections which covers all the commonly used key terms Reference charts are provided for quick revision of the materials before the examination and easy recapitulation