Operative dentistry aje qualtrough, jd satterthwaite la morrow, pa brunton

Contents
Foreword
v
Preface
vii
Contributors
ix
Acknowledgements
x
1
Basic principles
1
Ergonomics in dentistry
1
Examination of the dentition – occlusion
8
Examination of the dentition – charting
11
Dental caries
14
Moisture control
19
2
Principles of direct intervention
27
Preservative management
27
Principles of operative intervention
27
Alternative preparation methods
33
Pulp protection
36
Supplementary retention for direct restorations
43
3
Principles of endodontics
51
Introduction
51
Diagnosis and assessment
52
Endodontic imaging
54
Access cavities
56
Endodontic instruments
62
Cleaning and shaping
68
Inter-appointment medicaments
73
Obturation (root filling)
75
4
Endodontics – further considerations
81
Trauma
81
Perio-endo connections
86
Elective endodontics
90
Restoration of the root-filled tooth
93
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Contents
5
Principles of indirect restoration
107
Introduction and indications
107
Core restorations
111
Principles of preparation for indirect restorations
115
Summary
127
6
Indirect restorations – further considerations
129
Material type
129
Intra/extra-coronal restoration
133
Partial coverage restorations
133
Temporisation
134
Impression taking
139
Methods of construction
143
Limited resistance and retention
145
Creation of interocclusal space
147
Limitations of indirect restorations
150