Operative Dentistry: A Practical Guide to Recent Innovations - Softcover

Devlin, Hugh

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3540296166 ISBN 13: 9783540296164

Publisher: Springer, 2006

Synopsis

This book describes the most recent developments in operative dentistry and is aimed at senior students and general dental practitioners. It describes techniques in a manner applicable to everyday practice. It has color illustrations and describes contemporary developments in operative dentistry. Recent developments in caries detection techniques and treatment are covered, as well as the use of the latest composite and porcelain restorative materials.

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About the Author

Hugh Devlin is a senior lecturer in restorative Dentistry at the University of Manchester, UK. He has published numerous articles in prestigious journals and contributed to a number of textbooks. With Springer he published "Complete Dentures" in 2001. He is the President-elect of the International Association for Dental Research & American Association for Dental Research and serves on the board of the International Journal of Prosthodontics.

From the Back Cover

This book describes the most recent developments in the field of operative dentistry. It is aimed at senior students and general dental practitioners and describes techniques and methods in a step-by-step manner that is directly applicable to everyday practice. It is a short, readable textbook with plenty of high-quality color clinical figures used throughout. This book describes contemporary developments in operative dentistry. It covers recent developments in caries detection techniques and treatment, as well as the use of the latest composite and porcelain restorative materials, bleaching and crown provision techniques. There is a chapter on non-carious tooth tissue loss, which is an increasingly common problem through the widespread consumption of carbonated beverages. This book provides enough practical detail for the dentist to feel confident in expanding old skills and trying new ones. The plethora of new dental materials and techniques can prove daunting, but guidance is givenas to which material or technique will prove most useful in particular circumstances.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3540296166
• ISBN 13: 9783540296164
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 134