Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry (Roberson, Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry) 5th Edition by Theodore Roberson (Author), Harold O. Heymann (Author), & 1 more

This comprehensive text presents a detailed, heavily illustrated, step-by-step approach to restorative and preventive dentistry. It draws from 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.
• 2,550 illustrations include 700 high-quality half-tones and line drawings ― more illustrations than any other operative dentistry text.
• Full-color clinical photos illustrate important concepts ― such as coloration and shading on natural teeth and prostheses.
• Computer-assisted design and computer-assisted machining (CAD/CAM) is incorporated into the practice of operative dentistry and related to techniques.
• Esthetic dentistry instruction is included for this increasingly popular area.
• Chapter outlines begin each chapter and highlight important topics.
• Extensive references direct readers to current resources available for additional research.

• A revised organization groups chapters into five sections so that locating specific chapters or topics is easier and more efficient:
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. Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry 2. Instrumentation and Preparation 3. Composite Restorations 4. Amalgam Restorations 5. Metal Restorations

• Procedural Boxes offer step-by-step guides to important procedures, with each step accompanied by a corresponding image.
• A companion Evolve website features:
• • Approximately 10 audio/video clips illustrating operative techniques and procedures
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full-color image collection from the text

• Links to related content and additional information available on the Internet