Prosthodontics at a Glance

Preface 8Acknowledgements 9Section 1: Overview of prosthodontics1. Overview: rehabilitation of natural teeth 102. Overview: rehabilitation by artificial teeth 12Section 2: Diagnostics3. Diagnostics: history taking 144. Diagnostics: initial consultation 165. Diagnostic adjuncts 1 186. Diagnostic adjuncts 2 207. Radiography 228. Computed tomography 249. Dental photography 2610. Occlusal analysis 2811. Plaster casts and additive diagnostics 30Section 3: Treatment planning12. Treatment planning: evidence-based treatment 3213. Treatment planning: decision-making 34Section 4: Occlusion14. Occlusion: terminology and defi nitions 3615. Occlusion: clinical procedures 3816. Occlusion: laboratory procedures 4017. Occlusion: adjustment and splints 42Section 5: Periodontal aspects18. The dentogingival apparatus 4419. Prosthodontic considerations 46Section 6: Endodontic aspects20. The dental pulp 4821. Intraradicular support 5022. Coronal support: core build-up 52Section 7: Anterior dental aesthetics23. Anterior dental aesthetics: basic principles 5424. Anterior dental aesthetics: theories 5625. Anterior dental aesthetics: guidelines 5826. Anterior dental aesthetics: bleaching 60Section 8: Intracoronal restorations27. Choice of intracoronal restorations 6228. Choice of materials for direct restorations 64Section 9: Extracoronal restorations29. Choice of extracoronal restorations 66Section 10: Materials for indirect restorations30. Cast metal alloys, titanium and resin-based composites 6831. Ceramic materials 70Section 11: Tooth preparation32. Micro-invasive and minimally invasive techniques 7233. General guidelines for rotary tooth preparation 7434. Preparation for resin-bonded fi xed partial dentures 7635. Preparation for inlays and onlays 7836. Preparation for porcelain laminate veneers 8037. Preparation for full coverage crowns and fixed partial dentures 82Section 12: Temporary restorations38. Provisionals 84Section 13: Impressions39. Impression materials 8640. Impression

Irfan Ahmad has a private dental practice on the outskirts of London, UK. He is an active member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He writes extensively on the topic of aesthetic restorations and is a popular invited speaker at dental conferences across the world. His publications number over 120 in peer reviewed international dental journals, and he is the sole author of three books, Digital and Conventional Photography: A Practical Clinical Manual, A Clinical Guide to Anterior Dental Aesthetics and Protocols for Predictable Aesthetic Dental Restorations .

"To summarise, this is a beautifully presented reader-friendly book. It is a very easy read from start to finish. I have no hesitation in recommending this book to any clinician who seeks a reference guide or an aide-memoire." ( British Dental Journal , 1 January 2013)

"To summarise, this is a beautifully presented reader-friendly book. It is a very easy read from start to finish. I have no hesitation in recommending this book to any clinician who seeks a reference guide or an aide-memoire." ( British Dental Journal , 1 January 2013)