Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics, 4th Edition is a comprehensive, practical text, providing a strong foundation in the basic sciences and the most current clinical applications. Procedures are presented in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format that includes over 3,000 clear, high—quality drawings and photographs. The perfect resource for both students and seasoned practitioners, it provides all the information necessary to put your knowledge into practice!
Salient Features * Provides updated information on implant-supported prostheses, including new illustrations and discussion on contemporary practice * Features expanded information on detail esthetics and resin luting agents * Includes the Prosthodontic Diagnostic Index (PDI), recently created by the American College of Prosthodontists * Incorporates the recently published 8th edition of The Glossary of * Prosthodontic Terms specific terms can be found at the end of certain chapters, and the entire glossary is included at the end of the text * Presents hundreds of step-by-step procedures, accompanied by detailed illustrations * Follows ADEA curriculum guidelines for fixed prosthodontics * Includes valuable appendices on dental materials/equipment and manufacturers * Text boxes throughout present quick facts and tips * Essay-format study questions provide a targeted review for each chapter
Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics, 4th Edition takes you through planning and preparation to clinical and laboratory procedures-everything you need to know to comfortably and confidently treat patients. It is the must-have text in fixed prosthodontics!
Table of Contents Part I: Planning and Preparation 1. History Taking and Clinical Examination 2. Diagnostic Casts and Related Procedures 3. Treatment Planning 4. Principles of Occlusion 5. Periodontal Considerations 6. Mouth Preparation Part II. Clinical Procedures Section 1 7. Principles of Tooth Preparation 8. The Complete Cast Crown Preparation 9. The Metal-Ceramic Crown Preparation 10. The Partial Veneer Crown, Inlay, and Onlay Preparations 11. Tooth Preparation for All-Ceramic Restorations 12. Restoration of the Endodontically Treated Tooth 13. Implant-Supported Fixed Prostheses 14. Tissue Management and Impression Making 15. Provisional Restorations Part III: Laboratory Procedures 16. Communicating with the Dental Laboraotry 17. Working with Casts and Dies 18. Wax Patterns 19. Framework Design and Metal Selection for Metal-Ceramic Restorations 20. Pontic Design 21. Retainers for Removable Partial Dentures 22. Investing and Casting 23. Color Science, Esthetics, and Shade Selection 24. Metal-Ceramic Restorations 25. All-Ceramic Restorations 26. Resin-Retained Fixed Partial Dentures 27. Fiber-Reinforced Composite Fixed Prostheses 28. Connectors for Fixed Partial Dentures 29. Finishing the Cast Restoration Part IV. Clinical Procedures: Section 2 30. Evaluation, Characterization, and Glazing 31. Luting Agents and Cementation Procedures 32. Postoperative Care Appendix A: Dental Materials and Equipment Index Appendix B: Manufacturers' Index The Glossary of Prosthodontic Terms
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