Bibliography: leaves 129-146. / ix, 146 leaves : / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / The studies described in this thesis are concerned with the release, diffusion through dentine, local pharmacology and local toxicology of active components of materials which are applied to teeth with therapeutic intent. The method of study of zinc oxide-eugenol (ZOE) release is combined with test methods for cytotoxicity in vitro to give a new model system for the prediction of pulpal toxicity of restorative materials where the potential toxins might be unknown. / Thesis (D.D.S.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Dentistry, 1990