The third edition of Clinical Aspects of Dental Materials: Theory, Practice, and Cases continues to provide a dental materials background that emphasizes the clinical aspects of dental materials. Hopefully, the student will become more familiar with the practice of dentistry through the use of this textbook.
Organization
The text is divided into three distinct parts: Theoretical Perspectives, Laboratory and Clinical Applications, and Case Studies. Chapters have been updated throughout the book and a few have been reorganized for easier understanding. Five chapters reflect significant revisions, including Chapter 4, Adhesive Materials; Chapter 5, Direct Polymeric Restorative Materials; Chapter 16, Polishing Materials and Abrasion; Chapter 17, Tooth Whitening; and Chapter 31, Clinical and Laboratory Aspects of a Whitening Tray.
Two new chapters have also been added to Part II. Chapter 36, “Finishing and Polishing Composite Restorations,” provides a step-by-step technique and suggests a variety of instruments that will achieve the desired result. It has been presented in this format because there are many finishing and polishing instruments and abrasives, and each dentist has a preference in performing this procedure. Chapter 37, “Tips for the New Hygienist,” is written by a contributing author who wanted to share some valuable information for the future dental hygiene practitioner. The text authors wholeheartedly agreed, so this short chapter is added at the end of this section. Part III, which highlights clinical case studies, has had two new cases added, for a total of six.
Some sections of many chapters are labeled as optional. The instructor should feel free to designate other sections as optional as well. The outline format is designed to provide a clear organization of the topic and to facilitate the reading of both the theory and laboratory chapters.
Features
- Part I, which includes Chapters 1 through 22, now has more Review Questions. Part II chapters—those addressing laboratory and clinical applications, and specifically 23 through 36—have had Review Questions added. These are designed for not only course review, but for review for national boards as well.
- “Tips for the Clinician” and “Precaution” boxes are included in almost all of the chapters in Part II. Summaries of procedures are also highlighted in boxes to provide easy review.
- This new edition of Clinical Aspects of Dental Materials has a 4-page color insert that contains several photographs with descriptive captions. Being able to see color in certain dental materials, matching restorations, and differences after tooth whitening will provide for better understanding.
- Answers and Justifications for all chapter and clinical case review questions are provided in Appendix 1. At the end of the chapters in Part II, the text refers the reader to Appendix 2, where the Skill Performance Evaluation Sheets are located. They are perforated for easy removal and can be folded for separate evaluations by the student and instructor. The instructor can use this section as a dental materials and/or expanded functions lab manual for the course being taught.
Ancillaries
Instructors' materials are available to adopting instructors and include an image bank, PowerPoint lecture outlines, and answers to the review questions (Appendix 1). These items are also available on the book's website, at http://thepoint.lww.com/gladwin3e.
The third edition of Clinical Aspects of Dental Materials is user-friendly, appropriately updated, and instrumental in helping students gain a basic understanding of the clinical aspects of dental materials. We wish the instructor and students a very successful academic year!
Table of Contents
Part I: THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Materials Science and Dentistry
- Chapter 3: Physical and Mechanical Properties of Dental Materials
- Chapter 4: Adhesive Materials
- Chapter 5: Direct Polymeric Restorative Materials
- Chapter 6: Amalgam and Direct Gold
- Chapter 7: Dental Cements
- Chapter 8: Impression Materials
- Chapter 9: Gypsum Materials
- Chapter 10: Materials for Fixed Indirect Restorations and Prostheses
- Chapter 11: Removable Prostheses and Acrylic Resins
- Chapter 12: Dental Implants
- Chapter 13: Specialty Materials
- Chapter 14: Clinical Detection and Management of Dental Restorative Materials During Scaling and Polishing
- Chapter 15: Radiographic Appearance of Dental Tissues and Materials
- Chapter 16: Polishing Materials and Abrasion
- Chapter 17: Tooth Whitening
- Chapter 18: Oral Appliances
- Chapter 19: Instruments as Dental Materials: Care and Maintenance
- Chapter 20: Infection Control and Safety in the Dental Office
- Chapter 21: Disinfection of Impressions, Dentures, and Other Appliances and Materials
- Chapter 22: General Rules for Handling Dental Materials
Part II: LABORATORY AND CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
- Chapter 23: Mixing Liners, Bases, and Cements
- Chapter 24: Application and Removal of the Rubber Dam
- Chapter 25: Pit and Fissure Sealants
- Chapter 26: Amalgam Finishing and Polishing
- Chapter 27: Taking Alginate Impressions
- Chapter 28: Fabrication and Trimming of Study Models
- Chapter 29: Fabrication of a Custom Impression Tray
- Chapter 30: Elastomeric Impressions
- Chapter 31: Vital Tooth Whitening: Patient-Applied, Professionally Supervised Clinical and Laboratory Procedures
- Chapter 32: Debonding Orthodontic Resins
- Chapter 33: Placement of the Periodontal Dressing
- Chapter 34: Removal of the Periodontal Dressing and Sutures
- Chapter 35: Temporary Crowns
- Chapter 36: Composite Finishing and Polishing
- Chapter 37: Tips for the New Hygienist
Part III: CASE STUDIES
- Case 1
- Case 2
- Case 3
- Case 4
- Case 5
- Case 6
Appendix Skill Performance Evaluations
Index
About the Editors
- Marcia Gladwin R.D.H., Ed.D, Professor, Department of Periodontics, Division of Dental Hygiene, West Virginia University, School of Dentistry, Morgantown, West Virginia.
- Michael Bagby D.D.S., Ph.D, Professor, Division of Pediatric Dentistry, West Virginia University, School of Dentistry, Morgantown, West Virginia.
Product Details
- Paperback: 481 pages
- Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Third edition (March 31, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0781764890
- ISBN-13: 978-0781764896
- Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.8 inches
List Price: $67.95