Includes bibliographical references (leaves [1-20]). A systematic analysis of wear involving the in vitro analysis of the wear of standard composite resin and glass ionomer cements restorations under controlled conditions; and, the qualitative and quantitative investigation of wear over a range of pH's and loads which might be encountered clinically in order to develop a "wear map" of the micromorphology of wearing teeth and restorations and a systematic modeling of wear rates.

Copies of author's previously published articles inserted. / Bibliography: leaves 136-155. / xxi, 180 leaves : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Examines tooth-to-tooth contact under controlled experimental conditions that simulate bruxism. Focuses on the wear characteristics of enamel and factors influencing the nature and extent of human enamel wear. / Kaidonis, John Aristidis / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Dentistry, 1995?

Includes bibliographical references (leaves [1-20]). / xxi, 168, [20] leaves : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / A systematic analysis of wear involving the in vitro analysis of the wear of standard composite resin and glass ionomer cements restorations under controlled conditions; and, the qualitative and quantitative investigation of wear over a range of pH's and loads which might be encountered clinically in order to develop a "wear map" of the micromorphology of wearing teeth and restorations and a systematic modeling of wear rates. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Dentistry, 2001