Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics
Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics, 4th Edition is a comprehensive, user-friendly text that offers dental students and practitioners an excellent opportunity to understand the basic principles of fixed prosthodontics. This text provides a strong foundation in basic science, followed by practical step-by-step clinical applications. Procedures are presented in an organized, systematic format, and are illustrated by over 3,000 clear, high-quality drawings and photographs, now in full-color. The...
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Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics, 4th Edition is a comprehensive, user-friendly text that offers dental students and practitioners an excellent opportunity to understand the basic principles of fixed prosthodontics. This text provides a strong foundation in basic science, followed by practical step-by-step clinical applications. Procedures are presented in an organized, systematic format, and are illustrated by over 3,000 clear, high-quality drawings and photographs, now in full-color. The material is logically divided into sections that cover planning and preparation, clinical procedures, and laboratory procedures. The text also includes two invaluable appendices that provide an updated list of dental materials and equipment, as well as a guide to manufacturers.Follows ADEA curriculum guidelines for fixed prosthodonticsFeatures hundreds of step-by-step proceduresIntegrates basic science with clinical applicationsEnd-of-chapter glossaries consistent with the most recent edition of The Glossary of Prosthodontic Terms (see above) Text boxes scattered throughout present quick facts and tips about selected artworkSelected key terms presented at the beginning of each chapter and set in bold type within the text facilitates rapid information retrievalEssay format study questions offer the reader an opportunity to test his or her knowledge and comprehension after reading each chapterUpdated references support concepts presented in each chapter.Valuable appendices on dental materials/equipment and manufacturers.15 contributors collaborate with the editors to present up-to-date information and state-of-the-art techniques in prosthodontics.Full color design that creates an immediate visual impact and will help to better illustrate conceptsClassification System for Partial Edentulism Extensive changes have been made to the content and illustrations of many chaptersNew and re-shot "step-by-step" illustrations.Updates in Implant-Supported Fixed Prosthesis including new illustrations and discussion on contemporary practiceChapters that focus on the essential aspects of prosthodontics and provide the information needed in day-to-day practice. Greatly expanded section on dental esthetics, focusing specifically on achieving the optimal cosmetic result for the patient.Expanded information on resin luting agents.Updates including a variety of new illustrations showing the effects of long-term follow-up. Doody Review Services Reviewer:Radi Masri, DDS, MS, PhD(University of Maryland)Description:This comprehensive review of current concepts in fixed prosthodontics details all aspects of patient treatment and covers a broad array of topics ranging from treatment planning and preparation to clinical procedures and laboratory procedures. This edition is significantly improved from the previous edition published in 2000.Purpose:The fourth edition is intended to serve as an indexed reference and a reliable resource for information in the field. With the increased demand on competent clinicians and the changes in education curricula, the book is certainly needed and covers all aspects of fixed prosthodontics.Audience:It is intended for dental students, postdoctoral residents, practicing dentists, and researchers. It contains all the basic information needed for beginners, yet it also covers the advanced topics that interest the specialists. Written by well known authorities in the field, this book promises to serve as a reliable, in-depth reference in the art and science of fixed prosthodontics.Features:Each of the book's four parts addresses a different aspect of fixed prosthodontics. It comprehensively covers topics ranging from examination and treatment planning to treatment completion and insertion of restorations. A whole section is dedicated to laboratory procedures for the fabrication of fixed restorations. The text is replete with magnificent color illustrations and detailed clinical pictures. It is well referenced and contains a full reprint of the Glossary of Prosthodontic Terms, eighth edition (GPT8). Conveniently, at the end of the book, indexes detail the dental materials and equipment mentioned in the text as well as manufacturers.Assessment:This fourth edition is significantly improved from the previous edition especially with the addition of colored illustrations. It is a valuable asset and a comprehensive resource for dental students, practitioners, and specialists. It is one of the most reliable, well referenced, and detailed books in the field.
1History taking and clinical examination32Diagnostic casts and related procedures423Treatment planning824Principles of occlusion1105Periodontal considerations1456Mouth preparation1747Principles of tooth preparation2098The complete cast crown preparation2589The metal-ceramic crown preparation27210The partial veneer crown, inlay, and onlay preparations28611Tooth preparation for all-ceramic restorations32312Restoration of the endodontically treated tooth33613Implant-supported fixed prostheses37914Tissue management and impression making43115Interim fixed restorations46616Communicating with the dental laboratory50717Definitive casts and dies52618Wax patterns55519Framework design and metal selection for metal-ceramic restorations58920Pontic design61621Retainers for partial removable dental prostheses64922Investing and casting68123Description of color, color-replication process, and esthetics70924Metal-ceramic restorations74025All-ceramic restorations77426Resin-bonded fixed dental prostheses80527Fiber-reinforced composite fixed prostheses83028Connectors for partial fixed dental prostheses84329Finishing the cast restoration87030Evaluation, characterization, and glazing88731Luting agents and cementation procedures90932Postoperative care928
\ Reviewer: Radi Masri, DDS, MS, PhD(University of Maryland)\ Description: This comprehensive review of current concepts in fixed prosthodontics details all aspects of patient treatment and covers a broad array of topics ranging from treatment planning and preparation to clinical procedures and laboratory procedures. This edition is significantly improved from the previous edition published in 2000.\ Purpose: The fourth edition is intended to serve as an indexed reference and a reliable resource for information in the field. With the increased demand on competent clinicians and the changes in education curricula, the book is certainly needed and covers all aspects of fixed prosthodontics.\ Audience: It is intended for dental students, postdoctoral residents, practicing dentists, and researchers. It contains all the basic information needed for beginners, yet it also covers the advanced topics that interest the specialists. Written by well known authorities in the field, this book promises to serve as a reliable, in-depth reference in the art and science of fixed prosthodontics.\ Features: Each of the book's four parts addresses a different aspect of fixed prosthodontics. It comprehensively covers topics ranging from examination and treatment planning to treatment completion and insertion of restorations. A whole section is dedicated to laboratory procedures for the fabrication of fixed restorations. The text is replete with magnificent color illustrations and detailed clinical pictures. It is well referenced and contains a full reprint of the Glossary of Prosthodontic Terms, eighth edition (GPT8). Conveniently, at the end of the book, indexes detail the dental materials and equipment mentioned in the text as well as manufacturers.\ Assessment: This fourth edition is significantly improved from the previous edition especially with the addition of colored illustrations. It is a valuable asset and a comprehensive resource for dental students, practitioners, and specialists. It is one of the most reliable, well referenced, and detailed books in the field.\ \
