Contents

Acknowledgments 8

Foreword 9

Foreword of the Greek edition 9

Section 1: Overview of Prosthodontics

1. Overview: restoration of natural teeth 10

2. Overview: restoration with artificial teeth 12

Section 2: Diagnosis

3. Diagnosis: taking history 14

4. Diagnosis: first visit 16

5. Diagnostic aids 1 18

6. Diagnostic aids 2 20

7. Radiography 22

8. Computed tomography 24

9. Dental photography 26

10. Analysis of occlusion 28

11. Gypsum models and diagnostic procedures 30

Section 3: Treatment Planning

12. Treatment planning: evidence-based treatment 32

13. Treatment planning: decision-making 34

Section 4: Occlusion

14. Occlusion: terminology and definitions 36

15. Occlusion: clinical procedures 38

16. Occlusion: laboratory procedures 40

17. Occlusion: balancing and splints 42

Section 5: Periodontal Issues

18. The periodontal complex 44

19. Prosthetic issues 46

Section 6: Endodontic Issues

20. The dental pulp 48

21. Endocrown support 50

22. Crown support: restoration of the abutment 52

Section 7: Aesthetic Dentistry of Anterior Teeth

23. Aesthetic dentistry of anterior teeth: basic principles 54

24. Aesthetic dentistry of anterior teeth: theories 56

25. Aesthetic dentistry of anterior teeth: guidelines 58

26. Aesthetic dentistry of anterior teeth: whitening 60

Section 8: Endodontic Restorations

27. Selection of endodontic restorations 62

28. Selection of materials for direct restorations 64

Section 9: Extracoronal Restorations

29. Selection of extracoronal restorations 66

Section 10: Materials for Indirect Restorations

30. Cast metal alloys titanium and composite resins 68

31. Ceramic materials 70

Section 11: Tooth Preparation

32. Minimal invasive and minimally invasive techniques 72

33. General guidelines for tooth preparation with rotary instruments 74

34. Preparation of fixed partial restorations bonded with resin cement 76

35. Preparation of inlays and onlays 78

36. Preparation of laminate type porcelain veneers 80

37. Preparation of full coverage crowns and fixed partial restorations 82

Section 12: Temporary Restorations

38. Transitional 84

Section 13: Impressions

39. Impression materials 86

40. Impression techniques and equipment 88

41. Impressions: management of soft tissues 90

Section 14: Dental Laboratory

42. Computer-aided design and milling technology 92

Section 15: Bonding with Cement

43. Bonding agents 94

44. Cement for final restorations 96

45. Dentin bonding agents 98

46. Bonding techniques 100

Section 16: Removable Prosthetics

47. Removable prosthetics 102

Section 17: Dental Implants

48. Osseointegration 104

49. Implants: general issues 106

50. Implants: treatment planning 108

51. Site preparation and expansion 110

52. Implants: surgical techniques 112

53. Types and design of implants 114

54. Implant supports 116

55. Restoration options 118

Index 121

Description

This book describes in a concise and precise manner the restoration or replacement of teeth thoroughly. Since it is a specialty that encompasses and is closely linked to many other specialties and sciences, the approach to the individual topics is organized into 17 sections, for better organization of the chapters and, of course, to facilitate the study and understanding of these subjects.

At the same time, the formatting of the chapters with rich photographic and illustrative material, tables, and boxes of key points significantly aids in visualization and, thus, in a better understanding of the information.

“Prosthodontics at a Glance” is an excellent handbook for both students and specialists, an ideal reference book that earns a special place in the dental literature. Each chapter is developed and completed in just two pages, of which the first includes diagrams codifying the essential information and the second a concise text.

Covering a wide range of topics, the books in the series serve as ideal introductory manuals for every field of study, excellent aids for exams, and handy reference books for daily clinical practice.

The highly successful series of books “At a Glance” has gained the trust of the international medical community and other health professionals.