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Dental Biotribology

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  • 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)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
  2. Introduction to Teeth

    • Zhong-Rong Zhou, Hai-Yang Yu, Jing Zheng, Lin-Mao Qian, Yu Yan
    Pages 1-30
  3. Clinical Evaluation and Laboratory Wear-Testing Methods

    • Zhong-Rong Zhou, Hai-Yang Yu, Jing Zheng, Lin-Mao Qian, Yu Yan
    Pages 31-42
  4. Friction and Wear Behavior of Human Teeth

    • Zhong-Rong Zhou, Hai-Yang Yu, Jing Zheng, Lin-Mao Qian, Yu Yan
    Pages 43-73
  5. Effect of the Oral Environment on the Tribological Behavior of Human Teeth

    • Zhong-Rong Zhou, Hai-Yang Yu, Jing Zheng, Lin-Mao Qian, Yu Yan
    Pages 75-115
  6. Microtribology of Human Teeth

    • Zhong-Rong Zhou, Hai-Yang Yu, Jing Zheng, Lin-Mao Qian, Yu Yan
    Pages 117-139
  7. Tribological Behavior of Dental Restorative Materials

    • Zhong-Rong Zhou, Hai-Yang Yu, Jing Zheng, Lin-Mao Qian, Yu Yan
    Pages 141-153
  8. Fretting Failure of Dental Implant–Bone Interface

    • Zhong-Rong Zhou, Hai-Yang Yu, Jing Zheng, Lin-Mao Qian, Yu Yan
    Pages 155-163
  9. Inspiration from the Wear of Human Teeth

    • Zhong-Rong Zhou, Hai-Yang Yu, Jing Zheng, Lin-Mao Qian, Yu Yan
    Pages 165-172
  10. Back Matter

    Pages 173-177

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.

Authors and Affiliations

  • , Tribology Research Institute, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China, People's Republic

    Zhong-Rong Zhou, Jing Zheng, Lin-Mao Qian

  • , West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China, People's Republic

    Hai-Yang Yu

  • Beijing, Institute of Advanced Materials, University of Science & Technology, Beijing, China, People's Republic

    Yu Yan

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eBook USD 84.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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