Use fullscreen
<md-sidenav-layout fullscreen>
<md-sidenav #start mode="over">
<a [routerLink]="['/login']" class="btn btn-primary">Log in</a>
<br>
</md-sidenav>
<md-toolbar color="primary">
<button md-button (click)="start.toggle()">Open Side Drawer</button>
<span>Spellbook</span>
<span class="demo-fill-remaining"></span>
</md-toolbar>
<div class="demo-sidenav-content">
<router-outlet></router-outlet>
</div>
</md-sidenav-layout>