Prosthodontics at a Glance

Prosthodontics at a Glance is a title in the popular At A Glance series and focuses on prosthodontics from diagnostics through treatment to post-operative maintenance. It is an ideal companion for all students of dentistry, clinicians and members of the dental team with an interest in prosthodontics. Section 1: Overview of prosthodontics: 1. Overview: rehabilitation of natural teeth; 2. Overview: rehabilitation by artificial teeth. -- Section 2: Diagnostics: 3. Diagnostics: history taking; 4. Diagnostics: initial consultation; 5. Diagnostic adjuncts 1; 6. Diagnostic adjuncts 2; 7. Radiography; 8. Computed tomography; 9. Dental photography; 10. Occlusal analysis; 11. Plaster casts and additive diagnostics. -- Section 3: Treatment planning: 12. Treatment planning: evidence-based treatment; 13. Treatment planning: decision-making. -- Section 4: Occlusion: 14. Occlusion: terminology and defi nitions; 15. Occlusion: clinical procedures; 16. Occlusion: laboratory procedures; 17. Occlusion: adjustment and splints. -- Section 5: Periodontal aspects: 18. The dentogingival apparatus; 19. Prosthodontic considerations. -- Section 6: Endodontic aspects: 20. The dental pulp; 21. Intraradicular support; 22. Coronal support: core build-up. -- Section 7: Anterior dental aesthetics: 23. Anterior dental aesthetics: basic principles; 24. Anterior dental aesthetics: theories; 25. Anterior dental aesthetics: guidelines; 26. Anterior dental aesthetics: bleaching. -- Section 8: Intracoronal restorations: 27. Choice of intracoronal restorations; 28. Choice of materials for direct restoration. -- Section 9: Extracoronal restorations: 29. Choice of extracoronal restorations. -- Section 10: Materials for indirect restorations. -- 30. Cast metal alloys, titanium and resin-based composites; 31. Ceramic materials. -- Section 11: Tooth preparation: 32. Micro-invasive and minimally invasive techniques; 33. General guidelines for rotary tooth preparation; 34. Preparation for resin-bonded fi xed partial dentures; 35. Preparation for inlays and onlays; 36. Preparation for porcelain laminate veneers; 37. Preparation for full coverage crowns and fixed partial dentures. -- Section 12: Temporary restorations: 38. Provisionals. -- Section 13: Impressions: 39. Impression materials; 40. Impression techniques and armamentarium; 41. Impressions: soft tissue Management. -- Section 14: Dental laboratory: 42. Computer-aided design and manufacture technology. -- Section 15: Cementation: 43. Luting agents; 44. Luting agents for defi nitive restorations; 45. Dentine bonding agents; 46. Luting techniques. -- Section 16: Removable prostheses: 47. Removable prostheses. -- Section 17: Dental implants: 48. Osseointegration; 49. Implants: general considerations; 50. Implants: treatment planning; 51. Augmentation and site preparation; 52. Implants: surgical techniques; 53. Types and configuration of implants; 54. Implant abutments; 55. Restorative options This latest title in the popular At A Glance series focuses on prosthodontics from diagnostics through treatment to post-operative maintenance. It is an ideal companion for all students of dentistry, clinicians and members of the dental team with an interest in prosthodontics "Focuses on prosthodontics from diagnostics through treatment to post-operative maintenance."--Publisher Irfan Ahmad. Includes Index. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.