Sturdevant's Art and Science of Operative Dentistry (Roberson, Sturdevant's Art and Science of Operative Dentistry) (Hardcover)

~ Theodore Roberson (Author), Harold O. Heymann (Author), Edward J. Swift (Editor)

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Book Description

Find everything you need to know about operative dentistry, from fundamentals to operative techniques

Product Description

This comprehensive text presents a detailed, heavily illustrated, step-by-step approach to restorative and preventive dentistry. It draws from both theory and practice, and is supported by extensive clinical and laboratory research. Based upon the principle that dental caries is a disease, not a lesion, the book provides both a thorough understanding of caries and an authoritative approach to its treatment and prevention. Now offering a companion Evolve website, this new edition has been updated to address the latest developments in an ever-changing field. * Comprehensive coverage of operative dentistry includes fundamentals, diagnosis, instrumentation, preparation, restoration, and prevention, all within a single volume. * Up-to-date information covers insurance, safety, and infection control, based on the latest reports and guidelines from organizations such as OSHA and ADA. * A clear, consistent presentation describes each restorative process in a linear pattern: initial clinical procedures, tooth preparation, and then restorative technique. * Procedural alternatives include multiple approaches to problems wherever applicable, teaching how to adapt a procedure or technique to answer individual patient needs. * Pros and cons of restoration options include advantages, disadvantages, indications, and contraindications for restorations. * A course-based presentation of topics follows that of many operative dentistry courses, making students’ absorption of content stronger and more efficient.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1032 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 5 edition (April 13, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0323030092
• ISBN-13: 978-0323030090
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #56,517 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sturdevant's text book, October 22, 2006

By	Mani Mortaz (Debrecen, Hungary) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A good text book. The text is clear on every topic and easy to read with good diagrams and many pictures.
Each chapter starts with chapter outline that guides the reader through the book and makes it more organized. It covers topics such as structure of the teeth (e.g. Enamel, pulp-dentin complex, cementum), Cariology (The lesion, etiology, prevention and control), Bio-materials (e.g. glass-ionomers, composites, liners & bases, sealants, dental cements), Fundamentals in tooth preparation (e.g. class I,II,III,IV,V,VI restorations), Instruments and equipments for tooth preparation, Composite restorations (e.g. tooth preparations, clinical techniques), Amalgam and Metal restorations and a lot more in greater details. The quality of the book is also good and the price tag is reasonable.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great buy, March 9, 2007

By	Kyle T. Morse "Kyle Morse" (Cedar Falls, IA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you have no experience in the field of dentistry, but you want a biological or chemical background to the subject, this is the book to get. Other books were too advanced for my level of knowledge (undergrad interested in dentistry); however, this book is structured like a general biology textbook (very comprehensive and understandable). I strongly recommend this book if you are interested in dentistry, the science behind dentistry, prepping for dentistry school, or if you merely want to know your dentist's lingo.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delivered ON TIME and in GOOD CONDITION, March 29, 2008

By	D. CLARKE (Budapest, HUNGARY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I ordered two copies for International delivery to Hungary from the United States and the books arrived at my doorstep on the same day as slated for delivery.

The books were in good condition and I was overall pleased.

This is a good book for your overall Dental Studies, dealing with any procedure of Restorative Dentistry. This will be a book for life.