The growth of implant and fixed prosthodontics practices in dentistry has created a rapidly increasing demand for advanced ceramics and ceramic processes. Innovations in ceramics and ceramic processes are vital to ensure reliable and affordable dental-restoration solutions with aesthetically pleasing outcomes. The work aims to engage the bioceramics and engineering communities to meet the challenges of modern dental restoration using advanced ceramics. Incorporating fundamental science, advanced engineering concepts, and clinical outcomes, the work is suitable for bioceramicists, ceramics manufacturers, dental clinicians and biologists. - State-of-the-art-coverage encompasses bioresorbable ceramics for bone regeneration and bioactivating surfaces of inert, high-strength ceramics for implantation, keeping research knowledge appropriately updated - Discusses transition from the baseline stable and physically stiff ceramics research into engineering of highly coherent laminate composites for prosthetic crowns and bridges - Showcases current feasible techniques for producing, in cost-effective and materials-saving ways, long-lasting individualized ceramic components with biocompatibility, complexity and high precision

1. Scientific Aspects of Dental Ceramic Materials. -- 2. Processing Methods. -- 3. Veneers. -- 4. All-ceramic Single Crowns. -- 5. Non-vital Abutment Teeth. -- 6. External Bleaching. -- 7. All-ceramic Fixed Partial Dentures. -- 8. Bonding of Ceramic Restorations. -- 9. All-ceramic Implant Supported Restoration.

There is a no more rewarding experience in restorative dentistry than to duplicate to perfection the colour, texture and surface anatomy of the human tooth. Dental porcelain is the closest match to tooth enamel of all our restorative materials but is perhaps the most difficult to use in dental practice. A study of the science of dental porcelain will enable the dentist or technician to perfect his art since it develops an increasing awareness of the fundamental problems in construction. Preparation design, the stresses developing in porcelain restorations, the influence of opaque backgrounds on colour, surface reflectivity and light transmission in crowns are some of the complex factors that influence the success of a porcelain veneer restoration. A survey of metals, bonding systems, cements and impression materials will enable the clinician to select his materials with greater confidence. New research on the shoulder preparation for the veneer crown also sheds light on the controversy of the bevel versus the butt joint. The author has attempted to rationalise the use of both metal and alumina reinforced ceramics and to show how no ingle system can be applied universally if optimum aesthetics is to be achieved.

This book gives an introduction to the mechanical behavior and degradation of dental ceramics and guides the reader through their performance under effect of oral environments. It addresses the different kinds of dental ceramics, their properties, degradation and mechanical aspects with less emphasys on the physics and chemistry involved, which makes the reading interesting for beginners in the field. In each chapter, the reader will learn about the mechanical behavior of dental ceramics and each phenomenon involved in their application, besides finding some practical examples of their use in dental clinics, their manufacturing procedures and types of degradation. The clear language and the application-oriented perspective of the book makes it suitable for both professionals and students who want to learn about dental ceramics.

Predictable shade matching in dentistry remains a significant challenge for clinicians in daily practice. Color is an important aspect in the esthetics of teeth and dental restoration fabrication, and color discrepancy can mar restorative results, even when other aspects (marginal fit, occlusion, and morphology) are adequate. This book provides step-by-step protocols to help dental professionals accurately match, communicate, and reproduce the color of teeth and gingiva. These authors demonstrate how to implement color science in simple problem-solving instructions for predictable esthetics in both clinical protocols and laboratory techniques. An extensive presentation of clinical cases is included to illustrate the use of recommended protocols in general practice. An outstanding contribution to the practice and theory of color management in contemporary dentistry. (EDITOR).

Die dritte Auflage von Ronald E. Goldstein`s Esthetics in Dentistry stellt eine gründliche Aktualisierung und Erweiterung dieses maßgeblichen Referenzwerks dar. Behandelt werden sämtliche Aspekte der ästhetischen und kosmetischen Zahnheilkunde, von den Prinzipien und Behandlungsverfahren bis hin zu spezifischen Herausforderungen und Komplikationen. - Untersucht umfassend sämtliche Aspekte der ästhetischen und kosmetischen Zahnheilkunde. - Enthält 23 neue Kapitel internationaler Experten des Fachgebiets, vorhandene Kapitel wurde vollständig aktualisiert. - Mit mehr als 3700 hochwertigen Fotos und Illustrationen. - Präsentiert klinische Fallstudien und Behandlungsalgorithmen und macht dieses Buch für den Klinikalltag noch bedeutsamer. - Legt den Schwerpunkt auf klinische Szenarien. Alle Informationen sind umfassend wissenschaftlich belegt.