Sturdevant's Art and Science of Operative Dentistry

The number one dental title in the world, STURDEVANT'S ART & SCIENCE OF OPERATIVE DENTISTRY, is the book of choice for dental students and practitioners. Designed to be used by students throughout their dental education program and into professional clinical practice. Covers in detail the appropriate material needed to understand theory by using a heavily illustrated, step-by-step approach related to biological rationales. Both practical and scientific, this book is rich with restorative and preventive concepts fully supported by sound clinical and laboratory research. This is the most complete operative dentistry text on the market, integrating both theory and practice. Starting with dental anatomy and occlusion, STURDEVANT'S ART & SCIENCE OF OPERATIVE DENTISTRY presents the most current information on cariology, infection control, dental materials, and patient assessment -- including medical concerns. All chapters have been thoroughly revised to reflect the numerous changes that are occurring in dentistry. New techniques are presented so today's students and practitioners may incorporate them into their approach to providing the care that patients require and often demand