Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry
Third South Asia Edition
- 3rd Edition - April 1, 2025
- Latest edition
- Author: V Gopikrishna
- Language: English
An indispensable textbook...• Since 1968 onwards Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry has been the foundational text on Operative Dentistry• Amalgamate… Read more
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An indispensable textbook...
• Since 1968 onwards Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry has been the foundational text on Operative Dentistry
• Amalgamates both theoretical and clinical knowledge, and is supported by extensive laboratory studies and clinical research
• Presents an illustrated step-by-step approach to preventive, restorative and esthetic dentistry
• Provides a thorough understanding of dental caries and gives an evidence-based approach to its
prevention and clinical management
• Since 1968 onwards Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry has been the foundational text on Operative Dentistry
• Amalgamates both theoretical and clinical knowledge, and is supported by extensive laboratory studies and clinical research
• Presents an illustrated step-by-step approach to preventive, restorative and esthetic dentistry
• Provides a thorough understanding of dental caries and gives an evidence-based approach to its
prevention and clinical management
New to Third South Asia Edition…
• Reader friendly: 24 chapters that are adapted keeping in mind the curriculum needs of both
undergraduate and postgraduate students with clinical notes, illustrated diagrams, flowcharts, boxes and tables
• Full colour design: Incorporates more than 900 illustrations including colour photos, around 100 tables and boxes to make the comprehensive clinical techniques more understandable
• Added chapter: Endodontics Applied to Operative Dentistry
• Important clinical protocol revisions in various chapters including: Periodontology Applied to
Restorative Dentistry, Colour and Shade Matching in Operative Dentistry, Digital Dentistry in Operative
Dentistry and Resin Bonded Splints and Bridges have been updated in this edition
• Digital resources: Three online chapters for additional study
• Reader friendly: 24 chapters that are adapted keeping in mind the curriculum needs of both
undergraduate and postgraduate students with clinical notes, illustrated diagrams, flowcharts, boxes and tables
• Full colour design: Incorporates more than 900 illustrations including colour photos, around 100 tables and boxes to make the comprehensive clinical techniques more understandable
• Added chapter: Endodontics Applied to Operative Dentistry
• Important clinical protocol revisions in various chapters including: Periodontology Applied to
Restorative Dentistry, Colour and Shade Matching in Operative Dentistry, Digital Dentistry in Operative
Dentistry and Resin Bonded Splints and Bridges have been updated in this edition
• Digital resources: Three online chapters for additional study
1 Clinical Signifi cance of Dental Anatomy, Histology, Physiology, and Occlusion
2 Dental Caries: Etiology, Clinical Characteristics, Risk Assessment and Management
3 Preliminary Considerations for Operative Dentistry
4 Patient Assessment, Examination, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning
5 Infection Control
6 Pain Control for Operative Dentistry
7 Dental Biomaterials
8 Instruments and Equipment for Tooth Preparation
9 Fundamentals of Tooth Preparation and Pulp Protection
10 Fundamental Concepts of Enamel and Dentin Adhesion
11 Photo-Activated Polymerization of Restorative Materials
12 Color and Shade Matching in Restorative Dentistry
13 Introduction to Composite Resins
14 Clinical Technique for Direct Composite Resin and Glass Ionomer Restorations
15 Conservative Esthetic Procedures
16 Dentin Hypersensitivity
17 Noncarious Lesions and Their Management
18 Clinical Technique for Amalgam Restorations
19 Complex Amalgam Restorations
20 Periodontology Applied to Operative Dentistry
21 Endodontics Applied to Operative Dentistry
22 Digital Dentistry in Operative Dentistry
23 Class II Cast Metal Restorations
24 Direct Gold Restorations
Supplementary Online Chapters
25 Resin-Bonded Splints and Bridges
26 Class III and V Amalgam Restorations
27 Additional Information About Instruments and Equipment for Tooth Preparation
2 Dental Caries: Etiology, Clinical Characteristics, Risk Assessment and Management
3 Preliminary Considerations for Operative Dentistry
4 Patient Assessment, Examination, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning
5 Infection Control
6 Pain Control for Operative Dentistry
7 Dental Biomaterials
8 Instruments and Equipment for Tooth Preparation
9 Fundamentals of Tooth Preparation and Pulp Protection
10 Fundamental Concepts of Enamel and Dentin Adhesion
11 Photo-Activated Polymerization of Restorative Materials
12 Color and Shade Matching in Restorative Dentistry
13 Introduction to Composite Resins
14 Clinical Technique for Direct Composite Resin and Glass Ionomer Restorations
15 Conservative Esthetic Procedures
16 Dentin Hypersensitivity
17 Noncarious Lesions and Their Management
18 Clinical Technique for Amalgam Restorations
19 Complex Amalgam Restorations
20 Periodontology Applied to Operative Dentistry
21 Endodontics Applied to Operative Dentistry
22 Digital Dentistry in Operative Dentistry
23 Class II Cast Metal Restorations
24 Direct Gold Restorations
Supplementary Online Chapters
25 Resin-Bonded Splints and Bridges
26 Class III and V Amalgam Restorations
27 Additional Information About Instruments and Equipment for Tooth Preparation
- Edition: 3
- Latest edition
- Published: April 1, 2025
- Language: English