Esthetic dentistry is an area of recognizable growth around the world and it often brings considerable challenges for the clinician. Nairn Wilson CBE - one of the world's leading dental educationalists - presents a unique volume designed to introduce practitioners to the world of esthetic dentistry with the goal of safely expanding his or her current scope of practice. Richly illustrated and in full colour throughout, this beautiful volume will guide readers through the key issues relating to modern dental esthetics and includes a discussion of dental ethics, patient psychology, treatment planning and the delivery of care, the management of recession defects, patient assessment and clinical techniques as well as an exploration of the importance of teamwork and the maintenance of dental attractiveness. Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced dental practitioner, this volume will be ideal for skill enhancement and is designed for use throughout the world. - Provides an important foundation on which to practice effective, minimal intervention esthetic dentistry - Edited by a dental educationalist of international renown - Clearly written chapters - some containing real-life clinical examples - carefully illustrated by high-quality photography and rich artwork program - Shows how effective communication skills, patient empathy, and the ability to build a good rapport between the patient and the various members of the dental team are essential to good practice - Explains how to carry out comprehensive examination and assessment of patients seeking esthetic dental care - Explores the ethical considerations surrounding treatment intervention - Explores the safe and effective use of modern dental materials and techniques - Offers a highly visual, practical 'cookbook' approach in a unique series format - Videos on an associated website further explain the techniques described - Aims to strengthen, enhance and expand the scope of professional practice

Inhalt

Chapter 1 Dental esthetics - the big picture

Chapter 2 Ethics considerations in esthetic dentistry

Chapter 3 Patient examination and assessment

Chapter 4 Psychology of dental esthetics

Chapter 5 Treatment planning and the delivery of care in esthetic dentistry

Chapter 6 Periodontal aspects of esthetic dentistry - managing recession defects

Chapter 7 Clinical techniques: assessment and minimal intervention

Chapter 8 Clinical techniques: composites and indirect methods

Chapter 9 Teamwork with the dental technologist

Chapter 10 Maintaining dental attractiveness