Textbook Of Operative Dentistry

This new edition is a complete guide to operative dentistry. Beginning with an introduction, physiology, dental caries and tooth preparation, the text also discusses pain and infection control. The following sections examine different operative procedures. New techniques such as minimal intervention dentistry, nanotechnology and lasers; and advances in dental materials are discussed in detail. More than 1200 colour images, illustrations, flow charts and tables are included. Key points Complete guide to operative dentistry Discusses numerous different procedures, and pain and infection control New techniques and advances in materials described in detail More than 1200 colour images, illustrations, flow charts and tables Previous edition published in 2010

Broad in scope, the 3rd Edition of the Textbook of Operative Dentistry covers all aspects of the field: from prevention of dental disease and classification of cavities, to instrument grasps and operating considerations, to liners and cements, to tooth-colored restoratives, to amalgam or gold restorations, and so much more! All procedures and applications are reinforced with over 750 illustrations.

This book provides the theoretical knowledge required by students when learning how to diagnose oral diseases, plan treatment, and perform various types of dental restoration. It is also useful for clinicians wishing to update their treatment skills and broaden their understanding operative dentistry.Adopting an evidence-based approach, and in accordance with the philosophy of minimally invasive dentistry, it explains in detail the use of both classic and new restorative materials in various clinical situations. It also discusses the principles of smile analysis, as well the technique for esthetic composite restorations on posterior and anterior teeth, including direct and indirect veneers. In addition to richly illustrated, step-by-step descriptions of procedures, it offers essential information on basic topics, such as dental instruments and equipment, nomenclature and general principles of tooth preparation, isolation of the operating field, matrix and wedge systems, light curing, and pulpal protection. Furthermore it addresses the diagnosis of dental caries and tooth sensitivity of non-carious origin, like dentin hypersensitivity, dental erosion and cracked tooth syndrome, together with their treatment options. Also explaining the fundamental ergonomic principles of clinical practice, the book enables undergraduate students to embark on a successful professional career.

Conservative Dentistry is the branch of dentistry which is concerned with the conservation of teeth in the mouth. It involves operative dentistry and endodontics, and includes various kinds of direct and indirect restorations of individual teeth in the mouth. This new edition has been fully revised to provide dental students with the most up to date information in the field. Beginning with an introduction to the topic, the following chapters provide step by step guidance through tooth morphology, decay, and various treatment procedures. New topics have been added to the second edition of this book including morphology of primary teeth, chair position and dental operatory, armamentarium, tooth preparation for primary teeth, adhesive dentistry, and examination spotters. Each chapter concludes with self-assessment questions and features clinical images and line diagrams to assist understanding. Key Points Fully revised, new edition providing latest information in field of conservative dentistry Second edition includes many new topics Self-assessment questions conclude each chapter to assist revision Previous edition (9789350250778) published in 2011