Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics

By Junhei Fuzimoto, Martin F. Land, Stephen F. Rosenstiel, et al.

Book Overview

Find practical step-by-step guidelines to hundreds of fixed prosthodontics procedures Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics, 5th Edition provides a strong foundation in basic science along with clear descriptions of clinical applications. Using more than 3,000 high-quality drawings and photographs, this reference covers everything from tooth preparation to prostheses and restorations to follow-up care. New to this edition is a chapter on periodontal considerations plus new sections on topics such as cone beam imaging and virtual articulators. From respected prosthodontics educators and clinicians Stephen Rosenstiel, Martin Land, and Junhei Fujimoto, Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics includes separate sections covering planning and preparation, clinical procedures, and laboratory procedures, making it easier to look up the information you need.

Illustrated, full-color step-by-step procedures walk you through all the steps of treatment from the beginning to the final treatment result. Summary charts provide a quick, at-glance review of specific procedures (such as Class II inlay preparation and all-ceramic crown preparation), highlighting the indications, contraindications, advantages, disadvantages, preparation steps, recommended armamentarium, and criteria. Prosthodontic Diagnostic Index helps you determine the appropriate treatments for completely edentulous, partially edentulous, and dentate patients, using guidelines and illustrations from the American College of Prosthodontists. Text boxes accompany selected illustrations, presenting quick facts and tips relating to techniques or concepts. Study questions offer an opportunity to test your knowledge and comprehension at the end of each chapter. Useful appendices list dental materials, equipment, and manufacturers. NEW full-color photos and drawings enhance your understanding and comprehension of each topic, and show the newest instruments and equipment. NEW Periodontal Considerations chapter offers a new approach to comprehensive fixed prosthodontics treatment, covering the concepts and clinical modes of periodontal therapy available prior to the development of an appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan. NEW section on digital impression techniques describes how to create a virtual, computer-generated replica of the hard and soft tissues in the mouth using lasers and other optical scanning devices. NEW section on virtual articulators addresses the new software tool providing dynamic visualization of the occlusal surface, eliminating the need for a mechanical articulator, with modules discussing the contact of the occlusal surface of the maxilla and mandible and the relation to the condylar movement. NEW section on cone beam imaging allows clear visualization of osseous contours and bone volume, facilitating better decisions about the size of implant fixtures that realistically can be accommodated. NEW section on digital interim fixed restorations covers the fabrication of large multi-unit composite or polymethyl methacrylate external surface forms in advance for use with indirect/direct restorative techniques.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323080111
• ISBN13: 9780323080118
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
• Length: 888 Pages
• Weight: 6.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 1.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Colourful delight

This is a great book on crowns & bridges. There are step-by-step instructions on how to do everything! And a huge glossary in the back & at the end of each chapter

Another one great book

I am a dentist from Bulgaria. In my opinion this book it's really important for everyone who want to be consider as a real dentist! EXCELLENT!!!

A superb book

This book is a wonderful addition to any dentist or dental student. It covers all aspects of crown and bridge work including other aspects of dentistry such as periodontal considerations in wonderful but yet simple detail. Wonderful illustrations, convenient summaries at the end of every chapter, and very VERY useful. A MUST buy.

Saving for a person missing teeth

As soon as I read this book, I could find the power of this book. As a man who will be a dentist in future, if not reading this book, we will not treat a patient. this book contain a various views including biology, mechanics, technics, esthenics and medicine. If you can this book, you will Save many patient so comfortablly. good luck for your future!

A very complete book for the contemporary dentist

After reading some chapters, I found a very complete guide for the new generation of dentists. It has the techniques that really work with the patients and in the lab. The procedures are clear with sharp definitions.