Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry: Principles and Practice

by Tarnow, Dennis P.; Chu, Stephen J.; Kim, Jason

• ISBN13: 9780967300948
• ISBN10: 0967300940
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-04-01
• Publisher: Montage Media Corp

Summary

Natural Aesthetics With Composite Resin presents a comprehensive approach to the art of adhesive dentistry. This beautiful hard cover textbook contains nearly 400 color photographs and didactic illustrations that demonstrate practical approaches tot he buildup of composite resins for the restoration of natural form and function. Feature chapters include: The Magic of Light:Color, Contemporary Composite Resins, Preoperative Considerations, Adhesive Preparation Designs, Adhesion: A Micro-Mechanical Bonding, Stratification, Finishing and Polishing, Direct and Indirect Composite Resin Procedures, Natural Creations. It provides step-by-step instuctions and highlights clinical considerations from one of the world's leading authorities in direct and indirect resin procedures.

Author Biography

Dr. Terry received his DDS from the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Dental Branch, in 1978. He is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the European Academy of Esthetic Dentitry and several international aesthetic societies, and a past research and clinical associate for Reality Publishing. He maintains memberships in the International Assication for Dental Research and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Terry serves on the Editorial Board for numerous industry publications and is also a member of International Oral Design. He has lectured internationally on aesthetic dentistry and is an active consultant for several dental manufacturers. He is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentisty and Biomaterials at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston and an adjuct faculty member at the University of California Los Angeles Center for Esthetic Dentistry. He has earned his fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry and the International Academy for Dental-Facial Esthetics. He is the founder of and CEO of the Institute of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry. He maintains a private practice in Houston, Texas, emphasizing in esthetic and restorative dentistry.