Fixed Prosthodontics. Principles and Clinics

Description

Written with the dental student in mind, this text book provides a comprehensive approach to fi xed prosthodontics. It provides an overview of the clinical concepts of fi xed prosthodontics as well as interdisciplinary contexts for the clinical fi elds of periodontics, orthodontics, operative dentistry, and implantology. By addressing the strategic, operational, and technical levels of prosthetic dentistry, the author outlines the essential clinical steps of restorative dentistry and clarifies the complex concepts that students struggle with in the early phases of professional development.

Contents

• The Prosthodontic Environment
• Anatomy and Pathophysiology
• Esthetics and Color
• Forces and Mastication
• Mandibular Movements and Functional Occlusion
• Materials and Structures
• Treatment Planning
• Periodontics
• Orthodontics
• Operative Dentistry
• Endosseous Implants
• Tooth-anchored Cemented Restorations
• Implant Prosthodontics
• Adhesive Restorations
• Provisional Restorations
• Impressions
• Occlusal Relationships
• Laboratory Procedures
• Try-In and Cementation
• Maintenance