Fixed Restorations: A Clinical Guide to the Selection of Materials and Fabrication

In this timely and comprehensive guide to modern reconstructive dentistry, the authors showcase their expert knowledge of materials combined with innovative digital smile reconstruction technology to produce stunning results. The book is divided into four parts: basic information regarding materials and production processes, step-by-step clinical procedures with extensive case presentations, long-term outcomes, and management of complications. With over 2,000 clinical images and diagrams, backed up with the scientific evidence for recommendations, the best practice for tooth- and implant-supported fixed restorations is clearly described. Cases are presented in all different types of restorations, from minimally invasive veneers to implant-supported full-arch prostheses and everything in between. The vast clinical and technical knowledge and experience of the authors has resulted in a unique textbook that will aid in decision making regarding material selection and procedures for all patients in need of fixed restorations.2,750 Illustrations Contents: Part I. Basics 1. Current restorative materials 2. Patient-related factors for material selection 3. Technical factors 4. Diagnostics 5. Decision-making criteria for replacing the missing tooth 6. Tooth preparation: current concepts for material selection 7. Provisional restorations 8. Impression techniques 9. Material-related cementation procedures 10. Fixation of implant-supported restorations 11. The titanium-base abutment concept 12. Material selection flowcharts 13. Cementation flowcharts Part II. Clinical procedures step-by-step 1. Minimally invasive restorations (veneers) 2. Minimally invasive restorations (resin-bonded fixed dental prostheses [RBFDPs]) 3. Defect-oriented restorations 4. Conventional single crowns (SCs) 5. Tooth-supported all-ceramic single crowns (SCs), fixed dental prostheses (FDPs), and a removable telescopic restoration 6. Implant-supported single crowns (SCs) 7. Implant-supported restorations 8. Maintenance Part III. Long-term outcomes of fixed restorations 1. Tooth-supported veneers 2. Tooth-supported inlays and onlays 3. Tooth-supported SCs 4. Endocrowns 5. Tooth-supported conventional multiple-unit FDPs 6. Tooth-supported cantilever FDPs 7. Resin-bonded fixed dental prostheses (RBFDPs) 8. Implant-supported SCs 9. Implant-supported FDPs 10. Implant-supported cantilever FDPs 11. Combined tooth-implant-supported FDPs Part IV. Avoiding and managing complications 1. Success of tooth- and implant-supported restorations 2. Tooth-supported restorations 3. Implant-supported restorations