Scolavino - Posterior Direct Restorations

First published as Restauri diretti nei settori posterioriin 2019 by Quintessenza Edizioni in Milan, Italy.

WeRestore.it ( http://www.werestore.it ) is an educational project established by the authors. The project aims for excellence by developing ideas, articles, videos, texts, materials, procedures, and research projects. The authors hold regular and ad hoc training courses in English at their teaching center in Rome.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Scolavino, Salvatore, author. | Paolone, Gaetano, author.

Title: Posterior direct restorations / Salvatore Scolavino, Gaetano Paolone, .

Description: Batavia, IL : Quintessence Publishing, Co, Inc, [2021] |

Includes bibliographical references and index. | Summary: Describes

methods of performing restorations for posterior teeth, beginning with a

discussion on anatomical features of each tooth and then describing

cavity preparation to the buildup, modeling, detailing, and finishing of

restorations that closely mimic natural tooth anatomy for optimal

esthetics and function-- Provided by publisher.

Identifiers: LCCN 2019048839 (print) | LCCN 2019048840 (ebook) | ISBN

9780867158236 (hardcover) | ISBN 9781647240042 (ebook)

Subjects: MESH: Dental Restoration, Permanent--methods | Molar

Classification: LCC RK653.5 (print) | LCC RK653.5 (ebook) | NLM WU 300 |

DDC 617.6/95--dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2019048839

LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2019048840

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Editor: Bryn Grisham

Design: Sue Zubek

Production: Sarah Minor

Printed in China

To Mom and Dad, for the love and values they have passed on to me,

to my brothers,

to my wonderful, beloved Maria, for always being by my side,

to my children Francesco, Giuseppe, and Mariapaola, that they may live life in search of knowledge and be free to follow their dreams.

-Salvatore

To my parents,

to my sister,

to Isabella, my marvelous traveling companion,

to my children Chiara and Edoardo, that they may always be free and curious.

-Gaetano

O ver the last 30 years, bonding agents and restoration materials have steadily improved. Bonding has radically changed anterior and posterior dental reconstructions, and current treatments are increasingly conservative and esthetic.

The authors of this admirable book have achieved the ambitious aim of providing dentists with state-of-the-art procedures for direct restoration of posterior teeth using composite resin. The book is masterfully illustrated and guides the reader through the various clinical stages from diagnosis to polishing and finishing of restorations. Numerous clinical tips are also described, based on their experience as methodical yet creative practitioners. The chapter on dental anatomy is particularly interesting. Such information is essential to ensure appropriate yet durable function.

Though entertaining to read, the various chapters are never trivial and always supported by scientific evidence. Different materials are widely discussed, and step-by-step clinical procedures are given to provide students and dentists with the information they need to achieve top-quality direct restorations.

Writing this foreword is a privilege and honor because I am sure this worthy text will be widely read.