title: The production of shellac and its general and dental uses: a review.
abstract: An historical review of the general uses of shellac is presented and the various manufacturing processes, properties and chemical composition are discussed. The applications, advantages and disadvantages of shellac and its uses in dentistry are outlined.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthetic Dentistry and Dental Care of the Elderly, Dental School, University of Bristol, U.K.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Azouka
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Huggett
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Harrison
mesh_terms: D003764:Dental Materials / Q000032:analysis / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000737:chemistry*; D012116:Resins, Plant / Q000032:analysis / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D003764:Dental Materials; D012116:Resins, Plant; C003934:shellac