Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry: A Contemporary Approach

Distinguished by the authors strong commitment to conservative dentistry, this revised textbook combines proven methods with the latest scientific developments in preventive and restorative dentistry. Chapters on enamel and dentin adhesion and on resin composite restorations have been substantially revised to incorporate the latest evidence, and updated reference lists promote further study into the most recent evidence-based research. Current concepts in caries management and remineralization are discussed, as is preservation of pulpal health. Students, educators, and practitioners alike will find this text a valuable resource for choosing among the widening range of treatment options.



Table of Contents

1. Biologic Considerations - Jerry W. Nicholson

2. Patient Evaluation and Problem-Oriented Treatment Planning -
William F. Rose, Jr, Carl W. Haveman, and 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. Bonding to Enamel and Dentin -
Bart Van Meerbeek, Kirsten Van Landuyt, Jan De Munck, Satoshi Inoue, Yasuhiro Yoshida, Jorge Perdigão, Paul Lambrechts, and Marleen Peumans

9. Direct Anterior Restorations -
David F. Murchison, Joost Roeters, Marcos A. Vargas, and Daniel C. N. Chan

10. Direct Posterior Esthetic Restorations -
Thomas J. Hilton and James C. Broome

11. Amalgam Restorations -
J. D. Overton, 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 and Xiaoming Xu

14. Class 5 Restorations -
J. D. Overton, Mark L. LittleStar, and Clifford B. Starr

15. Natural Tooth Bleaching -
Van B. Haywood and Thomas G. Berry

16. Porcelain Veneers -
Jeffrey S. Rouse and 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 -
Patrice P. Fan and Thomas G. Berry

20. Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth -
J. William Robbins