Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics

Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics

<p>Find practical step-by-step guidelines to hundreds of fixed prosthodontics procedures!<b> Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics, 5th Edition </b>provides a strong foundation in basic science along with clear descriptions of clinical applications. Using more than 3,000 high-quality drawings and photographs, this reference covers everything from tooth preparation to prostheses and restorations to follow-up care. New to this edition is a chapter on periodontal considerations plus new sections on topics such as cone beam imaging and virtual articulators. From respected prosthodontics educators and clinicians Stephen Rosenstiel, Martin Land, and Junhei Fujimoto, <b>Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics</b> includes separate sections covering planning and preparation, clinical procedures, and laboratory procedures, making it easier to look up the information you need.</p><ul><b><li>Illustrated, full-color step-by-step procedures</b> walk you through all the steps of treatment from the beginning to the final treatment result.</li><li><b>Summary charts </b>provide a quick, at-glance review of specific procedures (such as Class II inlay preparation and all-ceramic crown preparation), highlighting the indications, contraindications, advantages, disadvantages, preparation steps, recommended armamentarium, and criteria.</li><li><b>Prosthodontic Diagnostic Index</b> helps you determine the appropriate treatments for completely edentulous, partially edentulous, and dentate patients, using guidelines and illustrations from the American College of Prosthodontists. </li><li><b>Text boxes</b> accompany selected illustrations, presenting quick facts and tips relating to techniques or concepts.</li><li><b>Study questions</b> offer an opportunity to test your knowledge and comprehension at the end of each chapter.</li><li><b>Useful appendices</b> list dental materials, equipment, and manufacturers.</li> </ul><ul><b><li>NEW full-color photos and drawings</b> enhance your understanding and comprehension of each topic, and show the newest instruments and equipment. </li><li><b>NEW <i>Periodontal Considerations</i> chapter</b> offers a new approach to comprehensive fixed prosthodontics treatment, covering the concepts and clinical modes of periodontal therapy available prior to the development of an appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan.</li><li><b>NEW section on digital impression techniques</b> describes how to create a virtual, computer-generated replica of the hard and soft tissues in the mouth using lasers and other optical scanning devices.</li><li><b>NEW section on virtual articulator</b>s addresses the new software tool providing dynamic visualization of the occlusal surface, eliminating the need for a mechanical articulator, with modules discussing the contact of the occlusal surface of the maxilla and mandible and the relation to the condylar movement.</li><li><b>NEW section on cone beam imaging</b> allows clear visualization of osseous contours and bone volume, facilitating better decisions about the size of implant fixtures that realistically can be accommodated.</li><li><b>NEW section on digital interim fixed restorations</b> covers the fabrication of large multi-unit composite or polymethyl methacrylate external surface forms in advance for use with indirect/direct restorative techniques. </li> </ul>