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This text details the expanding field of porcelain laminate veneers in aesthetic dentistry. It guides the aesthetic dentist in understanding the needs of the patient and formulating a treatment plan that includes not only aesthetic considerations,...

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As our ageing population retain more teeth into old age, the burden of dental maintenance increases. This text presents an overview of these challenges facing the dentist and how edentulousness in old age can be prevented with long-term treatment ...

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This easy-to-digest book offers expert guidance in each of the procedures involved in preparing for and placing indirect restorations. Written for students and novices, it walks readers through the steps of tooth preparation, shade taking, fabrica...

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Operative Dentistry is a rapidly changing field of restorative dentistry. Advances in caries diagnosis and management strategies, pulp protection philosophies, tooth preparation techniques and dental materials have left practitioners somewhat unsu...

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Aesthetic dentistry is a rapidly developing field of restorative dentistry. It is driven by increasing demands and expectations of patients for functional but aesthetic restorations. This volume is not intended to serve as a definitive textbook on...

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Dental erosion is increasingly common. Its effects can be profound with lifelong consequences for the general and dental health of affected individuals. This book seeks to provide a framework of knowledge, in an easy-to-use format, to enable the d...

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This book aims to bridge the gulf between the complex pathobiology of periodontal diseases and their assessment and diagnosis in dental practice. It provides a visual tour of the periodontium, how the host responds to periodontal pathogens, and re...

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Managing Endodontic Failures in Practice, provides a concise, practical overview of the "e;when"e; and "e;how"e; to save teeth with an unsatisfactory, and often deteriorating endodontic outcome. From diagnosis to the monitoring of ...

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Teeth are important to children, particularly primary teeth. What can be done in the dental surgery to prevent disease? Moreover, the anatomy of primary teeth results in pulpal change faster. Fortunately, restorative techniques are simpler. This b...

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This book focuses on major communication challenges in clinical practice-that is, communicating effectively with anxious, "e;difficult,"e; or dissatisfied patients; communicating and integrating preventive and oral health messages and educ...

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Non-surgical treatment of patients with gingival and periodontal diseases can be undertaken by the general dental practitioner through the management of common and well-established risk-factors and the use of treatments adjunctive to conventional ...

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After clinical history-taking and examination, radiography is the "e;third way"e; of diagnosis, and dentists face the daily task of interpreting radiographic images to help in patient management. This book aims to give a comprehensive guid...

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If partial dentures are worth making, then they are worth making well. This book presents a review of demographic changes in the partially dentate population, the increasing availability of alternative treatments, and evidence for the long-term ef...

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Bleaching has been scientifically proven to be simple, safe and effective. It has revolutionised dentistry. When used sensibly this non-destructive approach has enabled many patients to benefit significantly at very low biological risk and reasona...

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The use of resin composite in posterior restorations is an accepted practice, offering a predictable and minimally invasive treatment. Resin composite can be regarded as the "e;material of choice"e; for restoring many posterior teeth that ...

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Dentine bonding systems, composite resins and fibre posts have widely replaced cast posts and amalgam as core materials; all-ceramic and composite crowns have also replaced metal ceramic crowns in many aesthetic cases. The aim of this book is to p...

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Infection control is central to the clinical practice of dentistry. This book deals with infection control risk, medical histories and personal protection, surgery design and equipment, instrument decontamination, disinfection and ethical and lega...

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The concept of pain management has evolved over the last 50 years. It encompasses several medical disciplines and has now become a distinct dental entity. This book explores the diagnostic techniques and management philosophies for common orofacia...

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High-quality dental patient management demands an appropriately skilled team. It is the general dental practitioner's responsibility to co-ordinate the team and to take overall responsibility as the team leader. Your team provides all the speciali...

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This book explores the interface between clinical dentistry and the management of a modern dental practice. It covers a range of business areas, including the principles of financial management and the use of financial ratios and indicators in rel...

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Increased media attention and research have heightened awareness of dental implants as an option for missing teeth. The general practitioner is now expected to offer implants when discussing restorative treatment with patients. This book aims to e...

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The dental team approach is the future of oral healthcare provision. Team members must have shared goals, understand their roles and responsibilities and must react to situations as a team. This QuintEssential promotes the adoption of the team app...

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The practice of fixed prosthodontics has undergone many changes in recent times with significant developments in dental materials and principles of adhesion. However, tooth preparation is still guided by the need to preserve tooth tissue, generate...

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