Book description
In today's modern dental practice, the patient's role has changed--from
petitioner seeking pain relief to client requesting a wide range of
services, including improved looks. Often the patient will decide
between amalgam, gold, composite or ceramics as the material of choice
for a posterior tooth restoration, or have a say in the processing
method used for its fabrication!This lavishly illustrated new volume in
the prestigious Color Atlas of Dental Medicine Series explores the full
scope of today's rapidly growing practice of aesthetic dentistry and its
future evolution. You will find full coverage of the improved aesthetics
and biocompatibility possible in new all-ceramic and metal-ceramic
systems, plus details on in-lay, onlay, and veneer processing methods.
And you will benefit from the informed discussion of each technique and
system, complete with the advantages and disadvantages of each. Special
topics covered:* Basic principles, indications, diagnostics, and
treatment planning* All background on composites-direct posterior
restorations and composite inlays* Aesthetics and function of direct
anterior restorations* The newest metal-ceramic and all-ceramic
restorations, including clinical aspects of the all-ceramic crown and
inlays* Step-by-step bleaching techniques* How to achieve maximum
aesthetics with implants* And more!Complete with a chapter on
state-of-the-art computer assisted systems for use in restorative
dentistry, and the impact of aesthetic techniques on every dental
subspecialty, this book is informative and current. It recognizes that
today's practice has dramatically shifted from pain relief and
functionality to a demand for excellent cosmetic results, and it will be
a valued resource in every practitioner's office. Stay up-to-date in a
rapidly evolving field; order your copy today! Dentist in Private
Practice, Munich, Germany
