Rev. ed. of: Pickard's manual of operative dentistry / Edwina A.M. Kidd ... [et al.].

An ideal introduction to the theory and practical aspects of conservative dentistry, the tenth edition of Pickards' Guide to Minimally Invasive Operative Dentistry is a must-have text for all dental students, new graduates and oral healthcare professionals alike. Written in an easy to understand and concise style, the authors introduce the essentials of dental disease before outlining how to collect patient information clinically in order to detect, diagnose, plan and deliver care. Exploring key topics such as disease prevention and control, the principles of minimally invasive operative dentistry, contemporary restorative materials and procedures, this completely up-to-date revised edition integrates a thorough academic grounding for degree examination with an essential preparation for clinical practice for the whole oral healthcare team. Illustrated with step-by-step colour photos, common clinical procedures are clearly set out and labelled for beginners to learn. The tenth edition has been updated to reflect the latest evidence based guidelines for preventitative management and there is a focus on maintaining existing restorations and follow up/long term care.

This popular text has been revised to reflect the latest methods in dental education. The volume describes in a straightforward manner the simpler procedures of operative dentistry, and has been substantially rewritten to stress disease control, prevention, and problem solving, as opposed to the typical technique-oriented approach. The text is supplemented by many color illustrations, and will be particularly useful to undergraduates, who will find it up-to-date and easily accessible.

An ideal introduction to conservative dentistry, the tenth edition is a must-have text for dental students. Written in an easy-to-understand style and illustrated with step-by-step colour photos, this text explains both essential theory and practice.

This authoritative and well-established textbook describes the simple procedures of operative dentistry, and has been thoroughly revised for this fifth edition to take into account developments in technique, instrumentation, and materials. * A basic textbook for second- and third-year dental students * Written in straightforward language * Gives enough theoretical background to provide an understanding of the technical problems involved * Summaries have been added to each chapter as an aid to the student * Many illustrations have been replaced

It is vital for modern dentists to appreciate the effects of disease on the dental tissues and the science underpinning the materials that they use in order to maximize restoration success and longevity. Their interaction in this book catalyses the development of the operative skills required to prepare and restore teeth effectively. The 9th edition of this classic dental textbook has been extensively re-worked, re-styled, and updated to keep abreast of current knowledge, principles, and the modern practice of operative dentistry. The book describes, in a clear and structured manner, the causes of dental disease, methods of identifying the disease process in our patients, and the development and execution of patient-centred management strategies based on disease control and lesion prevention. Common operative procedures and techniques are explained in concise bulleted points, tables, and flowcharts and illustrated in full colour. The authors are world-renowned experts in the field of Cariology, Minimally Invasive Dentistry, and Dental Biomaterials. New chapters on patient management, disease diagnosis, and risk assessment, with the correlation of dental histology and the material chemistry, combine in this new edition to provide a unique insight into the contemporary world of Operative Dentistry. This book is the ideal support, at all undergraduate levels, for dental undergraduates and dental care professionals (e.g. therapists) and will act as a solid reference for further post-graduate education. · The perfect companion for the undergraduate about to embark on their operative dental training · Profusely illustrated descriptions of operative procedures · Unique blend of histology and dental materials science Online Resource Centre The Online resource Centre to accompany Pickard's Manual of Operative Dentistry features: For registered adopters of the book: · Figures from the book, available to download

Now in a new edition, this popular text has been revised to reflect the latest methods in dental education. The volume describes in a straightforward manner the simpler procedures of operative dentistry, and has been substantially rewritten to stress disease control, prevention, and problem solving, as opposed to the typical technique-oriented approach. The text is supplemented by many color illustrations, and will be particularly useful to undergraduates, who will find it up-to-date and easily accessible.