The textbook has been written according to the syllabus for BDS course prescribed by Dental Council of India as also the various universities in the country. At every step an effort has been made to correlate the clinical or applied aspects of the theory discussed with suitable examples from clinical dentistry. Each chapter features overview, classification, chemistry, properties, manipulation, clinical use and critical evaluation, and all these features are designed to develop clinical knowledge and better understanding. The salient features of this textbook are: Clinical aspects are well highlighted in snap shot sections within each chapter. Clinical problems with their answers are explained in relevant sections. Important points, questions and clinical notes are integrated in highlighted boxes to illustrate the practical application of facts and knowledge about dental materials required in everyday clinical dentistry and laboratory work. Boxes are tailor-made for a quick review before the examination. To make reading interesting and easy to recapitulate important aspects have been made prominent typographically. Line diagrams and photographs have been given profusely to illustrate the points discussed in the text. The book is primarily aimed at undergraduate dental students who are aspiring to hit the bulls eye in national and international level examinations; postgraduate students will also find it useful for review and reference.