Fundamentals of Operative
Dentistry, A Contemporary Approach (2nd Edition)
Table of Contents:
1. Biologic Considerations/Jerry W. Nicholson
2. Patient Evaluation and Problem-Oriented Treatment Planning/Richard D. Davis
3. Esthetic Considerations in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning/J. William
Robbins
4. Caries Management: Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies/J. Peter van Amerongen,
Cor van Loveren, and Edwina A. M. Kidd
5. Pulpal Considerations/Thomas J. Hilton and James B. Summitt
6. Nomenclature and Instrumentation/James B. Summitt
7. Field Isolation/James B. Summitt
8. Enamel and Dentin Adhesion/Bart Van Meerbeek, Satoshi Inoue, Jorge Perdigão,
Paul Lambrechts, and Guido Vanherle
9. Direct Anterior Restorations/David F. Murchison, Daniel C. N. Chan, and
Robert L. Cooley
10. Direct Posterior Esthetic Restorations/Thomas J. Hilton
11. Amalgam Restorations/James B. Summitt and John W. Osborne
12. Diagnosis and Treatment of Root Caries/Michael A. Cochran and Bruce A. Matis
13. Fluoride-Releasing Materials/John O. Burgess
14. Class 5 Restoration/Clifford B. Starr
15. Natural Tooth Bleaching/Van B. Haywood and Thomas G. Berry
16. Porcelain Veneers/J. William Robbins
17. Anterior Ceramic Crowns/Jeffrey S. Rouse
18. Esthetic Inlays and Onlays/J. William Robbins and Dennis J. Fasbinder
19. Cast-Gold Restorations/Thomas G. Berry, David A. Kaiser, and Richard S.
Schwartz
20. Conservative Cast-Gold Restorations: The Tucker Technique/Richard V. Tucker
and Dennis M. Miya
21. Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth/J. William Robbins
588pp: 1,393 illus (446 in color)
Preface:
Dental educators and practicing dentists have, at times, been slow to respond to
advances in dental materials and techniques. Operative dentistry, in particular,
has often been influenced more by history and tradition than by science. Until
recently, many restorative procedures taught in dental schools and practiced by
dentists were based primarily on Dr G.V. Black’s classic textbook, A Work on
Operative Dentistry, published in 1908. The many advances in materials and
instrumentation, linked with the development of reliable dental adhesives, have
allowed us to modify many of Black’s original concepts to more conservative,
tooth-preserving procedures and to offer a much wider range of restorative
options. Black was, indeed, one of dentistry’s greatest innovators and original
thinkers. Were he alive today, he would be leading the advance of new technology
and innovation. We best honor his memory not by clinging to concepts of the past
but rather by looking to recent scientific innovations and incorporating them
into our practices and dental school curricula. This textbook is about
contemporary operative dentistry. It is a blend of traditional, time-proven
methods and recent scientific developments. Whereas preparations for cast-gold
restorations have changed relatively little over the years, preparations for
amalgam and resin composite restorations are smaller and require removal of less
sound tooth structure because of the development of adhesive technologies. While
we still use many luting agents in the traditional manner, adhesive cements
provide greater retention for cast restorations and allow expanded use of
ceramic and resin composite materials. Many concepts of caries management and
pulpal protection have changed drastically as well. It is our hope that this
textbook, which represents an ardent effort to present current concepts and the
latest scientific evidence in restorative and preventive dentistry, will be
helpful to students, educators, and practicing dentists during this time of
rapidly developing technologies. Several themes echo throughout this textbook.
The first is the attempt to provide a scientific basis for the concepts
described. The authors are clinically active, and many are engaged in clinical
and laboratory research in the areas of cariology, restorative dentistry, and/or
dental materials. Whenever possible, the diagnosis and treatment options
described are based on current research findings. When conclusive evidence is
not available, we have attempted to present a consensus founded on a significant
depth of experience and informed thought. A second theme reflected in the book
is our commitment to conservative dentistry. The treatment modalities described
involve the preservation of as much sound tooth structure as possible within the
framework of the existing destruction and the patient’s expectations for
esthetic results. When disease necessitates a restoration, it should be kept as
small as possible. When an extensive amount of tooth structure has been
destroyed and remaining cusps are significantly weakened, occlusal coverage with
a restoration may be the most conservative treatment. When portions of axial
tooth surfaces are healthy, their preservation is desirable. In the conservative
philosophy on which this book is based, a complete-coverage restoration
(complete crown) is generally considered the least desirable treatment
alternative. The book describes techniques for the restoration of health,
function, and esthetics of individual teeth and the dentition as a whole.
Included are descriptions of direct conservative restorations fabricated from
dental amalgam, resin composite, and resin-ionomer materials. Also detailed are
techniques for partial- or complete-coverage indirect restorations of gold
alloy, porcelain, metal-ceramic, and resin composite. The second edition is
broader and more in-depth than the first. Many existing chapters have been
updated and expanded, and five new chapters have been added. A new chapter on
esthetic considerations identifies the various components of esthetic diagnosis
and provides a logical approach to treatment planning. Acknowledging the routine
use of tooth bleaching in practices today, a detailed chapter on this treatment
option was added, as were chapters on the diagnosis and treatment of root caries
and on fluoride-releasing materials. A second chapter on cast-gold restorations
presents the various preparation techniques as developed by Richard Tucker, the
primary mentor of the famed Tucker Study Clubs. Finally, in light of recent
research findings and an aging population exhibiting minimal tooth loss, the
chapter on caries management was rewritten to reflect the changing strategies in
this area. More color illustrations have been included to enhance the
presentation of the clinical concepts of several key chapters. The second
edition has also undergone a change in editorship. Since publication of the
first edition, Rick Schwartz has left the University of Texas faculty to
practice endodontics full time. Because of this change in specialty, Jim Summitt
and Bill Robbins together took on the major share of revising this textbook. The
primary objective in producing this book is to provide students and
practitioners with current and practical concepts of preventive and restorative
dentistry that will allow them to serve their patients well. It is our hope that
the changes made in this edition will make the book more thorough and of greater
benefit to those who use it.
REVIEWS:
"I can thoroughly recommend this book to any practising dentist who wishes to
update his/her knowledge in the field of operative dentistry. It contains a lot
of good, practical science, and many useful tips. It would also be a useful
addition to the undergraduate reading list. But read it now!"
Reviewed by Paul Wright in the ADAVB Newsletter, August 2001
"...This book is ideal for the practitioner who wants well-illustrated modern
information on any aspect of operative dentistry, from the behaviour of dentine,
treatment planning, through rubber dam to cavity design, and to all types of
restorations in metal, resin, ceramic, or other materials. The book provides a
very well balanced combination of biological principles, materials science, and
conservative techniques.
Operative dentistry is still the bread and butter of most general dentists, and
this excellent book would be an asset to any practice."
Reviewed by David Purton in the New Zealand Dental Journal
"...This textbook must be regarded as being an authoritative classic of its time
and is a significant improvement on the first edition. It is a pleasure to read.
In some respects, the individual chapters can be viewed as being discrete texts
in their own right, yet are logically linked to create the complete volume. The
basic principles are firmly established and used as a scientific foundation for
the understanding and application of clinical techniques. Such an approach is
the basis for life-long learning. Nevertheless, this is an up to date
contemporary book, and many newer approaches and materials are covered. As a
result, the experienced clinician would dip in, or the student could regard this
as a basic text. In either way, this is an essential reference book and must be
regarded as making a valuable contribution to the collection of every clinician
practising operative dentistry."
Reviewed by A. Qualtrough in the April 13, 2002 issue of the Britis Dental
Journal
Editorial Reviews
From Book News, Inc.
A text describing techniques for the restoration of health,
function, and esthetics of the teeth, with an emphasis on conservative dentistry
that preserves as much sound tooth structure as possible. Covers direct
conservative restorations fabricated from dental amalgam, resin composite, and
resin-ionomer materials as well as techniques for indirect restorations of gold
alloy, porcelain, metal-ceramic, and resin composite. New to this edition are
chapters on esthetic considerations, tooth bleaching, fluoride-releasing
materials, and the diagnosis and treatment of root caries. The chapter on caries
management was updated to reflect recent research findings and an aging
population with minimal tooth loss. The text is abundantly illustrated with b&w
and color photos and diagrams.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR
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