𔓘 yield strength is of greater importance than ultimate strength (48-49)
𔓘 heating the restoration does not decrease its modulus of elasticity (50)
𔓘 long span bridges must be made of materials with high modulus of elasticity (51)
𔓘 high modulus of elasticity is an advantage in dentistry (51)
𔓘 impression materials need to be highly flexible (51)
𔓘 orthodontic wires need to be resilient (54)
𔓘 it is important to know the impact strength of a material (57)
𔓘 hardness is an advantage and a disadvantage (61)
𔓘 scratching soft materials should be avoided (61)
𔓘 amalgam undergoes creep (64)
𔓘 ceramics do not undergo creep in the oral cavity (64)