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Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics

  • 4th Edition - May 30, 2006
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Junhei Fujimoto
  • Editors: Stephen F. Rosenstiel, Martin F. Land
  • Language: English

Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics, 4th Edition is a comprehensive, user-friendly text that offers dental students and practitioners an excellent opportunity to understand the basic… Read more

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Contemporary Fixed Prosthodontics, 4th Edition is a comprehensive, user-friendly text that offers dental students and practitioners an excellent opportunity to understand the basic principles of fixed prosthodontics. This text provides a strong foundation in basic science, followed by practical step-by-step clinical applications. Procedures are presented in an organized, systematic format, and are illustrated by over 3,000 clear, high-quality drawings and photographs, now in full-color. The material is logically divided into sections that cover planning and preparation, clinical procedures, and laboratory procedures. The text also includes two invaluable appendices that provide an updated list of dental materials and equipment, as well as a guide to manufacturers.

Key features

  • Follows ADEA curriculum guidelines for fixed prosthodontics
  • Features hundreds of step-by-step procedures
  • Integrates basic science with clinical applications
  • End-of-chapter glossaries consistent with the most recent edition of The Glossary of Prosthodontic Terms (see above)
  • Text boxes scattered throughout present quick facts and tips about selected artwork
  • Selected key terms presented at the beginning of each chapter and set in bold type within the text facilitates rapid information retrieval
  • Essay format study questions offer the reader an opportunity to test his or her knowledge and comprehension after reading each chapter
  • Updated references support concepts presented in each chapter.
  • Valuable appendices on dental materials/equipment and manufacturers.
  • 15 contributors collaborate with the editors to present up-to-date information and state-of-the-art techniques in prosthodontics.

Table of contents

Section I: Planning and Preparation


1. History Taking and Clinical Examination


2. Diagnostic Casts and Related Procedures


3. Treatment Planning


4. Principles of Occlusion


5. Periodontal Considerations


6. Mouth Preparation

Section II. Clinical Procedures - Part I


7. Principles of Tooth Preparation


8. The Complete Cast Crown Preparation


9. The Metal-Ceramic Crown Preparation


10. The Partial Veneer Crown, Inlay, and Onlay Preparations


11. Tooth Preparation for All-Ceramic Restorations


12. Restoration of the Endodontically Treated Tooth


13. Implant-Supported Fixed Prostheses


14. Tissue Management and Impression Making


15. PRovisional Restorations

Section III: Laboratory Procedures


16. Communicating with the Dental Laboraotry


17. Working with Casts and Dies


18. Wax Patterns


19. Framework Design and Metal Selection for Metal-Ceramic Restorations


20. Pontic Design


21. Retainers for Removable Partial Dentures


22. Investing and Casting


23. Color Science, Esthetics, and Shade Selection


24. Metal-Ceramic Restorations


25. All-Ceramic Restorations


26. Resin-Retained Fixed Partial Dentures


27. Fiber-Reinforced Composite Fixed Prostheses


28. Connectors for Fixed Partial Dentures


29. Finishing the Cast Restoration

Section IV. Clinical Procedures - Part II


30. Evaluation, Characterization, and Glazing


31. Luting Agents and Cementation Procedures


32. Postoperative Care

Appendix A: Dental Materials and Equipment Index

Appendix B: Manufacturers' Index

Product details

  • Edition: 4
  • Latest edition
  • Published: June 2, 2006
  • Language: English

About the editors

SR

Stephen F. Rosenstiel

Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emeritus, Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Columbus, Ohio, USA

ML

Martin F. Land

Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emeritus, Restorative Dentistry, Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, Alton, Illinois, Adjunct Professor, Prosthodontics, Department of Reconstructive Sciences, University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut, USA

About the author

JF

Junhei Fujimoto

Address -

Junhei Fujimoto, DDS, MSD, DDSc

Kami-Pulp Kaikan 4F

Ginza 3-9-11

Chuo-ku

Tokyo-to 104-8139

Japan

T: +81 (03) 5551-0051

F: +81 (03) 5551-0052

Affiliations and expertise
Part-Time Lecturer, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Director of J. F. Occlusion and Prosthodontic, Postgraduate Course, Private Practice, Tokyo, Japan