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     Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry                                                                                         Marian-Vladimir
     Material Selection and Technique                                                                                           Constantinescu
                                                                                                                                               DDS, PhD
                                                                                                                      Holistic Dental & Medical Institute
                                                                                                                             of Bucharest - ROPOSTURO,
       Authors: Douglas A. Terry, Willi Geller                                                                                      Bucharest, Romania
       Publisher: Quintessenz Verlags-GmbH,                                                                                                       e-mail:

       Germany                                                                                                  dr.vladimir.constantinescu@gmail.com

       Language: English
       ISBN: 978-0-86715-763-5
       Edition: 3/e




                                                                                                                            Books Review
       Publish Year: 2018
       Pages: 792, illustrated
       Price: 348.00 €



The intense and rapid development of research in dental materials and digital technologies, has made the
development of new concepts for the realization of dental restorations possible.
Dr. Douglas A. Terry has become accustomed to writing high-level scientific books supplemented with clinical
cases treated with the most modern aesthetic restoration methods based on an appropriate laboratory
technology. His third edition of the book “Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry” is the most recent step in this
evolution. The book is structured in 14 chapters and begins by establishing the diagnostic protocol based
on digital photography, shade determination, diagnostic models, wax-up diagnostic and communication
using eLABor_aid Concept. Further the principles of tooth preparation starting from evolution preparation
design, clinical objectives of modern restorative dentistry, biomaterial selection, consideration for CAD/CAM
technology and composite preparation for all five cavity classes, veneer preparation design, inlay/onlay, full
coverage are presented through abundantly illustrated clinical cases. The properties and qualities of composite
resins are also discussed addressing the integration, infrastructure, stress at the restorative-tooth interface,
CAD/CAM resin ceramic restoration, current development in nanotechnology for each cavity class, and for
diastema closure and anterior veneers. Ceramic materials also area topic of the book showing the properties,
different classifications and methods. for the fabrication of a single-coping zirconia or FPD framework, and
scanning methods. All ceramic crowns, feldspathic porcelain veneers, preparationless veneers, porcelain
fused to metal crowns, color management of the implant supported single central incisor restorations, and
balancing the esthetic zone are discussed in detail. An important stage is the impression process which is
described and illustrated and includes material selection and impression techniques as well.
Mechanisms of adhesion, adhesive cements and modern interim restorative treatment concept are eloquently
presented. Clinical objectives, requirements, and consideration, fabrication techniques, consideration factors
in cement selection, laboratory fabrication of a composite resin FPD, direct fabrication of an anterior provisional
crown, provisional veneer, indirect/direct fabrication of an implant provisional restoration and functional
composite provisional are abundantly illustrated. Esthetic post systems such as direct fiber-reinforced post
and core system and prefabricated fiber-reinforced post systems are discussed along this book. The authors
highlight the importance of finishing and polishing esthetic restorative materials. Digital photography it is
an important subject in modern dentistry and because of that an entire chapter is dedicated to this topic
providing all the necessary informations like: camera system, reflective exposure measurement, guidelines for
camera selection and application of digital camera systems. The end of the book brings us information about
periodontal plastic surgery, including crown lengthening procedures and mucogingival surgical procedures,
translating the gummy smile, and connective tissue grafting for various classes of recession type defects;
interdisciplinary implantology diagnosis, assessment and treatment planning, implantation and placement
and interdisciplinary surgical strategy; biomodification of tooth discoloration, based on extrinsic and intrinsic
stains origin and conservative tooth correction treatment through vital and nonvital bleaching.
Dr. Douglas A. Terry, starting from the new esthetic and restorative dentistry philosophy shows us three
principles for treating patients: prevention, preservation and perpetuation of longevity. He has succeeded,
together with Maestro Willi Geller and his renowned referents, to accomplish an exhaustive volume through
text and an exceptional over 2500 figures. This is useful book for every dentist who aims at restoring aesthetic
at the highest scientific and technological level.




                                           DOI: https://doi.org/10.25241/stomaeduj.2019.6(1).bookreview.3




              The Books Review is drafted in the reviewer’s sole wording and illustrates his opinions.




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