We dedicate this book to the betterment of operative dentistry. The central motivating factor of the authors and editors is to provide a book that is worthy for use by our teaching colleagues. We sincerely hope that students present, past, and future will benefit from these pages. We also dedicate this edition to the authors and editors who have preceded us. In particular, this textbook is dedicated to Dr. Cliff Sturdevant, the inspiration and driving force for the first three editions. In recognition of his contributions, we have changed the title to include his name. We further dedicate this book to our spouses and families for their continual love, understanding, and support during this revision.
This work explains the dental treatment of a variety of restorative problems, each of which is followed through in great detail. Both the rationale and the clinical protocols are explained, while each patients treatment is then reviewed by other experts. The text goes far beyond the borders of prosthodontics, incorporating periodontal therapy, endodontics, orthodontics and implant dentistry. This pragmatic book will be of interest to most practising dentists.
Developing ways to avoid melt fracture has occupied researchers since polymers were first introduced. While there is no all-encompassing answer to questions associated with the phenomenon, this comprehensive resource provides a clear coherent picture of melt fracture that leads to a deeper scientific understanding. It includes both basic nonmathematical information as well as sophisticated mathematically based derivatives for modeling.
The author presents simple tools and approaches - many gained from his own vast experience - to solve many melt fracture issues. A series of optical and electron microscopy pictures provides a striking demonstration of melt fracture in a variety of polymers.
Based on the best-selling hardcover edition, the new edition of the Pocket Atlas of Oral Diseases provides complete information on the diagnosis and treatment of oral disease. Featuring 367 vivid color photographs, this Thieme Flexibook is the indispensable pocket reference for otolaryngologists, dentists, dermatologists and primary care practitioners.
Today, the objective of dentistry is not only to eliminate oral disease, but to improve function and esthetics; thus, patients' quality of life can be assured through oral health. In treating patients with periodontal disease, dentists should seek optimal results, including the regeneration of periodontal tissue lost through disease, the establishment of a functional and stable dentition, the creation of an easily maintained periodontal environment, and esthetic enhancement. This book was written to demonstrate how regenerative procedures, combined with fundamental periodontal surgery techniques, can achieve these goals and enhance the clinical outcome.
