Esthetic Dentistry in Clinical Practice

Marc Geissberger is Chairman of the Department of Restorative Dentistry at University of the Pacific Dental School. A highly experienced teacher and clinician emphasizing in esthetic dentistry, he is also Director of the school's Complex Care and Esthetic Dentistry Clinic.

"This guide is for new dentists, residents in advanced general dentistry, and general dentists; it will also of interest to prosthodontists and restorative dentists. Illustrated with color photos on almost every page, the book outlines procedures, gives instructions on specific techniques, and offers side by- side comparisons on the most popular systems and materials." (Book News, September 2010)

• Contributors ixChapter 1 Introduction to Concepts in Esthetic Dentistry 3Marc Geissberger DDS, MA, BS, CPTChapter 2 Guiding Principles of Esthetic Dentistry 9Marina Wasche DDS, BSRobert Hepps DDS, BSMarc Geissberger DDS, MA, BS, CPTChapter 3 Dental Photography in Esthetic Dental Practice 19Parag R. Kachalia DDS, BSMarc Geissberger DDS, MA, BS, CPTChapter 4 The Initial Patient Examination 29Eugene Santucci DDS, MA, BSNoelle Santucci DDS, MA, BSChapter 5 Occlusion 43Foroud Hakim DDS, MBA, BSJessie Vallee DDS, BSChapter 6 Esthetic Case Design 55Gabriela Pitigoi-Aron DDSMarc Geissberger DDS, MA, BS, CPTChapter 7 Considerations for Treating the Routine Esthetic Case 75Noelle Santucci DDS, MA, BSMarc Geissberger DDS, MA, BS, CPTChapter 8 Considerations for Treating the Moderately Difficult Esthetic Case 107Ai B. Streacker DDS, BSMarc Geissberger DDS, MA, BS, CPTChapter 9 Considerations for Treating the Complex Esthetic Case 129James B. Morris DDSWarden Noble DDS, MS, BSChapter 10 Direct Restorative Materials 155Karen A. Schulze DDS, PhDMark Macaoay DDS, BSJeffrey P. Miles DDSChapter 11 Direct Composite Restorative Techniques 175Brian J. Kenyon DMD, BAKenneth G. Louie DDS, BSBina Surti DDSChapter 12 Selecting Indirect Restorative Materials 199Jeffrey P. Miles DDSKaren A. Schulze DDS, PhDDaniel Castagna DDSChapter 13 Color and Shade Selection 209James Milani DDS, BALaura Reid DDS, BSRichard H. White DDS, BAChapter 14 Preparation Design for Indirect Restorations in Esthetic Dentistry 221Foroud Hakim DDS, MBA, BSJessie Vallee DDS, BSChapter 15 Soft Tissue Management, Impression Materials, and Techniques 241Gitta Radjaeipour DDS, EdDBina Surti DDS, BSMarc Geissberger DDS, MA, BS, CPTChapter 16 Provisional Restorations 259Jeffrey P. Miles DDSDudley Cheu DDS, MBADaniel Castagna DDSChapter 17 Laboratory Fabrication of Esthetic Restorations 267Jeffrey Miles DDSKaren A. Schulze DDS, PhDDaniel Castagna DDSChapter 18 Luting Agents for Dental Restorations 275Karen A. Schulze DDS, PhDRichard G. Lubman DDSChapter 19 Restoration Delivery 289Marc Geissberger DDS, MA, BS, CPTChapter 20 Protective Occlusal Splints 307Laura Reid DDS, BS Richard H. White DDS, BA Index 317