Basic guide to dental procedures

From the Publisher: The Basic Guide to Dental Procedures provides an indispensable induction to the core preventative and restorative treatments routinely carried out in the modern dental practice. Written as an introductory guide for the whole dental team, it makes no attempt to explain the theory and clinical technique behind each procedure in detail. Rather, with the aid of 'before and after' colour illustration it offers sufficient overview to enable the reader to understand and explain procedures to their patient with confidence. Each section is clearly structured to cover the reasoning behind the treatment described, the relevant dental background, the basics of how each procedure is carried out and if applicable, aftercare information.

Includes index.

Dedication -- Acknowledgements -- How to use this book -- Section 1: Preventive Techniques -- Application of fissure sealants -- Application of topical fluorides -- Section 2: Oral Hygiene Instruction -- Use of disclosing agents -- Toothbrushing -- Interdental cleaning -- Section 3: Sealing And Polishing -- Scaling -- Polishing -- Section 4: Diagnostic Techniques -- Use of dental hand instruments -- Dental radiographs -- Study models -- Section 5: Tooth Restoration with Fillings -- Amalgam fillings -- Composite fillings -- Glass ionomer fillings -- Aftercare of fillings -- Section 6: Tooth Restoration With Crowns, Bridges Or Veneers -- Crowns -- Aftercare of crowns -- Bridges -- Aftercare of bridges -- Veneers -- Aftercare of Veneers -- Section 7: Tooth Restoration With Endodontic Techniques -- Pulp capping -- Pulpotomy -- Pulpectomy -- Aftercare of root-treated teeth -- Section 8: Tooth Extraction -- Simple extractions -- Surgical extractions -- Section 9: Tooth Replacement With Dentures -- Full or partial acrylic dentures Full or partial chrome dentures -- Immediate replacement dentures -- Aftercare of dentures -- Section 10: Tooth Replacement With Implants -- Single tooth impla…