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Sturdevant's Art and Science of Operative Dentistry

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This comprehensive text presents a detailed, heavily illustrated, step-by-step approach to restorative and preventive dentistry. It draws from both theory and practice, and is supported by extensive clinical and laboratory research. Based upon the principle that dental caries is a disease, not a lesion, the book provides both a thorough understanding of caries and an authoritative approach to its treatment and prevention. Now offering a companion Evolve website, this new edition has been updated to address the latest developments in an ever-changing field.
Comprehensive coverage of operative dentistry includes fundamentals, diagnosis, instrumentation, preparation, restoration, and prevention, all within a single volume.
Up-to-date information covers insurance, safety, and infection control, based on the latest reports and guidelines from organizations such as OSHA and ADA.
A clear, consistent presentation describes each restorative process in a linear pattern: initial clinical procedures, tooth preparation, and then restorative technique.
Procedural alternatives include multiple approaches to problems wherever applicable, teaching how to adapt a procedure or technique to answer individual patient needs.
Pros and cons of restoration options include advantages, disadvantages, indications, and contraindications for restorations.
A course-based presentation of topics follows that of many operative dentistry courses, making students' absorption of content stronger and more efficient.
2,550 illustrations include 700 high-quality half-tones and line drawings - more illustrations than any other operative dentistry text.
Full-color clinical photos illustrate important concepts - such as coloration and shading on both natural teeth and prostheses.
Computer assisted design and computer assisted machining (CAD/CAM) is incorporated into the practice of operative dentistry and related to techniques.
Esthetic dentistry instruction is included for this increasingly popular area.
Chapter outlines begin each chapter and highlight important topics.
Extensive references direct readers to current resources available for additional research.

A revised organization groups chapters into five sections, so that locating specific chapters or topics is easier and more efficient: 1. Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry 2. Instrumentation and Preparation 3. Composite Restorations 4. Amalgam Restorations 5. Metal Restorations
Procedural Boxes offer step-by-step guides to important procedures, with each step accompanied by a corresponding image.
A companion Evolve website features:
Approximately 10 audio/video clips illustrating operative techniques and procedures
A full-color image collection from the textLinks to related content and additional information available on the Internet

1032 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1994

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February 28, 2015
Over all good restorative book but have some wasted and boring chapters and also some useful ones
It had helped me a lot and leaning me a lot . and will provide us lots of info and help at future steps ...
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December 29, 2019
Leí la séptima edición: Buena calidad de imágenes con técnicas algo desfasadas, aunque ya incluye algo de digital. Diría que está bien para estudiantes y dentistas jóvenes.
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June 27, 2008
The operative dentists Bible.
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و حسبي الله و نعم الوكيل فيك يا فخري :)

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