Book Review
Comprehensive Esthetic Dentistry
Authors : Florin Lazarescu ( editor ) Publisher : Quintessence Publishing Co Inc Language : English ISSN : 978-1-85097-278-5 Edition : 1 / e Publish Year : 2015 Pages : 364 , illustrated Price : $ 228.00
A contemporary dentist has the task of providing his patients with aesthetic treatments , but also in harmony with the other functions of the stomatognathic system . The merit of this book lies with the editor , Dr . Florin Lăzărescu , who managed to raise a group of dental aesthetics specialists who successfully completed this book called “ Comprehensive esthetic dentistry ”. The book is divided into 15 chapters . The first eight chapters present introductory notions and general principles of dental and dento-facial esthetics , data of photographic examination , communication with the patient in the esthetic assessment integration of the provisional aesthetic rehabilitation in the treatment plan , materials used for aesthetic restorations , notions of minimally invasive procedures in esthetic dentistry , principles of adhesion to dental structures and tooth discoloration . The next seven chapters tackle practical aspects , esthetic restorations of the anterior and lateral teeth , the protocol for adhesive fixations in esthetic restorations , CAD-CAM systems and techniques in the dental office and the interdisciplinary prosthetic- orthodontic-periodontal approach of complex cases requiring teamwork . The book is exceptionally well designed and it gives the practitioner a wealth of useful dental esthetic solutions for both young and experienced doctors . Due to its exceptional qualities to clarify dental esthetics , this book has brought an intense sense of professional achievement and personal satisfaction to the authors and can be seen as a guide in which the practitioner finds an exclusive answer to the problems of dental esthetics that he has to solve in his daily activity .
Comprehensive Esthetic Dentistry
Authors : Douglas A . Terry Publisher : Quintessence Publishing Co Inc Language : English ISSN : 978-0-86715-668-3 Edition : 1 / e Publish Year : 2017 Pages : 292 , illustrated Price : $ 148.00
Marian-Vladimir Constantinescu
DDS , PhD Holistic Dental & Medical Institute of Bucharest - ROPOSTURO , Bucharest ,
Romania e-mail : dr . vladimir . constantinescu @ gmail . com
The book entitled “ Restoring with Flowables ” by Dr . Douglas A . Terry presents innovative concepts in restorative dentistry . He shows the applications of next-generation flowable composites in a step-by-step manner . This book has four chapters , starting with the historical perspective and the evolution of flowable composites . Then it approaches the general consideration of adhesion , and tooth preparation . According to aesthetic principles , in the last two chapters , the author talks about the clinical applications of flowable direct restorations in anterior and posterior teeth ; sealants and preventive resin restorations ; provisional fabrication , modification , and repair ; tooth splinting ; eliminating cervical tooth sensitivity ; adhesive reattachments of tooth fragment ; developing the ovate pontic site ; bonding porcelain veneers and inlay cementation ; stratification layering technique ; restoration of anterior and posterior primary tooth ; developing a post and core ; and restoring form and function , among others . The book provides detailed and very well illustrated protocols of the adhesive design concept , evolution of flowable resin composites and applications of contemporary restorative dentistry . Whether you are an experienced clinician or a young dentist this book will give you a new perspective of minimally invasive and aesthetic restorations .
The Books Review is drafted in the reviewer ’ s sole wording and illustrates his opinions .
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