Sturdevant's Art and Science of Operative Dentistry, 6th Edition

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage spans the entire spectrum of operative dentistry, including fundamentals, diagnosis, instrumentation, preparation, restoration, and prevention.
• Practical, scientific approach to content is supported by sound clinical and laboratory research and incorporates both theory and practice.
• Clear presentation of techniques and procedures uses a consistent pattern to cover each restorative process.
• Procedural alternatives instruct on how to adapt a procedure or technique to answer individual patient needs.
• Pros and cons of restoration options discuss the advantages, disadvantages, indications, and contraindications involved to help you make informed decisions when multiple treatment options are available.

Sturdevant's Art and Science of Operative Dentistry, 6th Edition

1. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF DENTAL ANATOMY, HISTOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY, AND OCCLUSION
2. DENTAL CARIES: ETIOLOGY, CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS, RISK ASSESSMENT, AND MANAGEMENT
3. PATIENT ASSESSMENT, EXAMINATION AND DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT PLANNING
4. FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF ENAMEL AND DENTIN ADHESION
5. FUNDAMENTALS IN TOOTH PREPARATION AND PULP PROTECTION
6. INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT FOR TOOTH PREPARATION
7. PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS FOR OPERATIVE DENTISTRY
8. INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITE RESTORATIONS
9. CLASS III, IV, AND V DIRECT COMPOSITE AND GLASS IONOMER RESTORATIONS
10. CLASS I, II, AND VI DIRECT COMPOSITE RESTORATIONS AND OTHER TOOTH-COLORED RESTORATIONS
11. CLASS I AND II INDIRECT TOOTH-COLORED RESTORATIONS
12. ADDITIONAL CONSERVATIVE ESTHETIC PROCEDURES
13. INTRODUCTION TO AMALGAM RESTORATIONS
14. CLASS I, II, AND VI AMALGAM RESTORATIONS
15. CLASS III AND V AMALGAM RESTORATIONS
16. COMPLEX AMALGAM RESTORATIONS
17. CLASS II CAST METAL RESTORATIONS

ONLINE CHAPTERS

18. BIOMATERIALS
19. INFECTION CONTROL
20. PAIN CONTROL FOR OPERATIVE DENTISTRY
21. BONDED SPLINTS AND BRIDGES
22. DIRECT GOLD RESTORATIONS
23. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT FOR TOOTH PREPARATION