Principles Of Operative Dentistry

by Qualtrough, A. J. E.; Satterthwaite, Julian; Morrow, Leean; Brunton, Paul

• ISBN13: 9781405118217
• ISBN10: 1405118210
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-04-29
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Dental students are faced with an array of operative procedures; understanding and the development of competence in their use is demanding. This text aims to detail and justify the basic principles involved in operative procedures with the intention of reinforcing understanding and improving clinical skills. Direct and indirect restorations and endodontic procedures are addressed. Not only for the student, this book is also designed as a source of reference for all practitioners who carry out restorative dentistry and are faced with the introduction of new materials and techniques. Referral to this text and evidence-based practice will assist the clinician in the appropriate selection of newer approaches to the delivery of modern day care.

Author Biography

Dr Alison Qualtrough and Dr Julian Satterthwaite of the University Dental Hospital of Manchester, UK.

Dr Leann Morrow and Professor Paul Brunton of the Leeds Dental Institute, UK.

Table of Contents

Foreword	v
Preface	vii
Contributors	ix
Acknowledgements	x
1 Basic principles	1	(26)
Ergonomics in dentistry	1	(7)
Examination of the dentition - occlusion	8	(3)
Examination of the dentition - charting	11	(3)
Dental caries	14	(5)
Moisture control	19	(8)
2 Principles of direct intervention	27	(24)
Preservative management	27	(1)
Principles of operative intervention	27	(6)
Alternative preparation methods	33	(3)
Pulp protection	36	(7)
Supplementary retention for direct restorations	43	(8)
3 Principles of endodontics	51	(30)
Introduction	51	(1)
Diagnosis and assessment	52	(2)
Endodontic imaging	54	(2)
Access cavities	56	(6)
Endodontic instruments	62	(6)
Cleaning and shaping	68	(5)
Inter-appointment medicaments	73	(2)
Obturation (root filling)	75	(6)
4 Endodontics - further considerations	81	(26)
Trauma	81	(5)
Perio-endo connections	86	(4)
Elective endodontics	90	(3)
Restoration of the root-filled tooth	93	(14)
5 Principles of indirect restoration	107	(22)
Introduction and indications	107	(4)
Core restorations	111	(4)
Principles of preparation for indirect restorations	115	(12)
Summary	127	(2)
6 Indirect restorations - further considerations	129	(24)
Material type	129	(4)
Intra/extra-coronal restoration	133	(1)
Partial coverage restorations	133	(1)
Temporisation	134	(5)
Impression taking	139	(4)
Methods of construction	143	(2)
Limited resistance and retention	145	(2)
Creation of interocclusal space	147	(3)
Limitations of indirect restorations	150	(3)
7 Maintenance of the restored dentition	153	(8)
Maintenance	153	(1)
Failure	154	(2)
Replacement and repair of restorations	156	(5)
8 Evidence based practice	161	(12)
Introduction - what is evidence based practice?	161	(1)
Identifying and defining relevant questions	162	(1)
Identifying evidence	163	(4)
Appraisal of research literature	167	(3)
Implementation of research evidence and evaluation of its application	170	(1)
Conclusion	171	(2)
Index	173