Overview
- Explains the relationship between structures and tribological properties of human teeth
- Provides guidance on the biomimic design of anti-wear engineering systems based on human teeth
- Explains mechanisms of occlusal wear and erosion as well as fretting wear related to dental implants and orthodontics
- Provides valuable insights into the development of improved dental materials and oral treatments
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (8 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
Dental Biotribology summarizes the latest achievements in dental wear and is designed to help the reader better understand the relationship between structures and tribological properties of human teeth. This book provides guidance on the biomimic design of anti-wear engineering systems based on human teeth and also explains mechanisms of occlusal wear and erosion as well as fretting wear related to dental implants and orthodontics. Additionally, this book provides valuable insights into the development of improved dental materials and oral treatments.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Dental Biotribology
Authors: Zhong-Rong Zhou, Hai-Yang Yu, Jing Zheng, Lin-Mao Qian, Yu Yan
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4550-0
Publisher: Springer New York, NY
eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media New York 2013
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4614-4549-4
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4899-9725-8
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4614-4550-0
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIII, 177
Topics: Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering, Tribology, Corrosion and Coatings, Dentistry