A two-volume set offering an insight into the contemporary practice of operative dentistry. Volume 1 covers both basic and advanced operative treatment techniques, including the preservation of tooth tissues, the maintenance of tooth vitality, and restorations in anterior and posterior teeth.

A two-volume set offering readers a comprehensive insight into the contemporary practice of operative dentistry and the scientific principles upon which it is based. Written by a group of experts, these volumes address all aspects of everyday procedures as well as the latest innovative technologies, making them equally relevant for the practicing clinician as for the advanced student. Volume 1 covers both basic and advanced operative treatment techniques, including the preservation of tooth tissues, the maintenance of tooth vitality, and the placement of direct and indirect restorations in anterior and posterior teeth. Volume 2 continues where Volume 1 leaves off, offering an authoritative overview of future approaches to operative dentistry with emphasis on the scientific basis for state-of-the-art techniques. Both volumes emphasize the importance of achieving a high-quality and esthetic clinical outcome.

Protection of dentin and pulp
protection of the pulp-dentin complex with adhesive resins
moisture management with rubber dam in operative dentistry
tissue and moisture management in operative dentistry
esthetic anterior restorations
direct posterior restorations-techniques for effective placement
the "composite-up" technique for direct posterior restorations
materials and luting cements for indirect restorations
indirect restorations for anterior teeth - space - the eternal problem
the control and maintenance of dentoperiodontal relationships
advances in bonded ceramic restorations for the anterior dentition
computer veneers with the cerec 3
esthetic posterior indirect restorations
bonded partial restorations for endodontically treated teeth
the oral and dental effects of aging
operative treatment for elderly people
managing of fractured and worn teeth in elderly patients
conservative dentistry - educational patterns in Europe.