Sturdevant's Art and Science of Operative Dentistry

by Roberson, Heymann & Swift

• ISBN13: 9780323030090
• ISBN10: 0323030092
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-04-12
• Publisher: Mosby

Summary

This comprehensive text presents a detailed, heavily illustrated, step-by-step approach to restorative and preventive dentistry. It draws from both theory and practice, and is supported by extensive clinical and laboratory research. Based upon the principle that dental caries is a disease, not a lesion, the book provides both a thorough understanding of caries and an authoritative approach to its treatment and prevention. Now offering a companion Evolve website, this new edition has been updated to address the latest developments in an ever-changing field. Comprehensive coverage of operative dentistry includes fundamentals, diagnosis, instrumentation, preparation, restoration, and prevention, all within a single volume. Up-to-date information covers insurance, safety, and infection control, based on the latest reports and guidelines from organizations such as OSHA and ADA. A clear, consistent presentation describes each restorative process in a linear pattern: initial clinical procedures, tooth preparation, and then restorative technique. Procedural alternatives include multiple approaches to problems wherever applicable, teaching how to adapt a procedure or technique to answer individual patient needs. Pros and cons of restoration options include advantages, disadvantages, indications, and contraindications for restorations. A course-based presentation of topics follows that of many operative dentistry courses, making students absorption of content stronger and more efficient. 2,550 illustrations include 700 high-quality half-tones and line drawings more illustrations than any other operative dentistry text. Full-color clinical photos illustrate important concepts such as coloration and shading on both natural teeth and prostheses. Computer assisted design and computer assisted machining (CAD/CAM) is incorporated into the practice of operative dentistry and related to techniques. Esthetic dentistry instruction is included for this increasingly popular area. Chapter outlines begin each chapter and highlight important topics. Extensive references direct readers to current resources available for additional research. A revised organization groups chapters into five sections, so that locating specific chapters or topics is easier and more efficient: 1. Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry 2. Instrumentation and Preparation 3. Composite Restorations 4. Amalgam Restorations 5. Metal Restorations Procedural Boxes offer step-by-step guides to important procedures, with each step accompanied by a corresponding image. A companion Evolve website features: Approximately 10 audio/video clips illustrating operative techniques and procedures A full-color image collection from the text Links to related content and additional information available on the Internet

Table of Contents

Introduction to operative dentistry	p. 3
Clinical significance of dental anatomy, histology, physiology, and occlusion	p. 15
Cariology : the lesion, etiology, prevention, and control	p. 65
Biomaterials	p. 135
Fundamental concepts of Enamel and Dentin adhesion	p. 243
Fundamentals in tooth preparation	p. 281
Instruments and equipment for tooth preparation	p. 325
Infection control	p. 365
Patient assessment, examination and diagnosis, and treatment planning	p. 405
Preliminary considerations for operative dentistry	p. 447
Introduction to composite restorations	p. 495
Class III, IV, and V direct composite and other tooth-colored restorations	p. 527
Class I, II, and VI direct composite and other tooth-colored restorations	p. 567
Class I and II indirect tooth-colored restorations	p. 601
Additional conservative esthetic procedures	p. 623
Introduction to amalgam restorations	p. 689
Class I, II, and VI amalgam restorations	p. 710
Class III and V amalgam restorations	p. 783
Complex amalgam restorations	p. 807
Class II cast metal restorations	p. 845
Direct gold restorations	p. 917
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