Prosthodontics at a Glance

Prosthodontics at a Glance is a title in the popular At A Glance series and focuses on prosthodontics from diagnostics through treatment to post-operative maintenance. It is an ideal companion for all students of dentistry, clinicians and members of the dental team with an interest in prosthodontics.

Prosthodontics at a Glance is a title in the popular At AGlance series and focuses on prosthodontics from diagnosticsthrough treatment to post-operative maintenance. It is an idealcompanion for all students of dentistry, clinicians and members ofthe dental team with an interest in prosthodontics.

Preface 8Acknowledgements 9Section 1: Overview of prosthodontics1. Overview: rehabilitation of natural teeth 102. Overview: rehabilitation by artificial teeth 12Section 2: Diagnostics3. Diagnostics: history taking 144. Diagnostics: initial consultation 165. Diagnostic adjuncts 1 186. Diagnostic adjuncts 2 207. Radiography 228. Computed tomography 249. Dental photography 2610. Occlusal analysis 2811. Plaster casts and additive diagnostics 30Section 3: Treatment planning12. Treatment planning: evidence-based treatment 3213. Treatment planning: decision-making 34Section 4: Occlusion14. Occlusion: terminology and definitions 3615. Occlusion: clinical procedures 3816. Occlusion: laboratory procedures 4017. Occlusion: adjustment and splints 42Section 5: Periodontal aspects18. The dentogingival apparatus 4419. Prosthodontic considerations 46Section 6: Endodontic aspects20. The dental pulp 4821. Intraradicular support 5022. Coronal support: core build-up 52Section 7: Anterior dental aesthetics23. Anterior dental aesthetics: basic principles 5424. Anterior dental aesthetics: theories 5625. Anterior dental aesthetics: guidelines 5826. Anterior dental aesthetics: bleaching 60Section 8: Intracoronal restorations27. Choice of intracoronal restorations 6228. Choice of materials for direct restorations 64Section 9: Extracoronal restorations29. Choice of extracoronal restorations 66Section 10: Materials for indirect restorations30. Cast metal alloys, titanium and resin-based composites 6831. Ceramic materials 70Section 11: Tooth preparation32. Micro-invasive and minimally invasive techniques 7233. General guidelines for rotary tooth preparation 7434. Preparation for resin-bonded fixed partial dentures 7635. Preparation for inlays and onlays 7836. Preparation for porcelain laminate veneers 8037. Preparation for full coverage crowns and fixed partial dentures 82Section 12: Temporary restorations38. Provisionals 84Section 13: Impressions39. Impression materials 8640. Impression techniques and armamentarium 8841. Impressions: soft tissue management 90Section 14: Dental laboratory42. Computer-aided design and manufacture technology 92Section 15: Cementation43. Luting agents 9444. Luting agents for definitive restorations 9645. Dentine bonding agents 9846. Luting techniques 100Section 16: Removable prostheses47. Removable prostheses 102Section 17: Dental implants48. Osseointegration 10449. Implants: general considerations 10650. Implants: treatment planning 10851. Augmentation and site preparation 11052. Implants: surgical techniques 11253. Types and configuration of implants 11454. Implant abutments 11655. Restorative options 118Index 121