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[...]... noninvasive, and nonstressful PUBLIC'S PERCEPTION OFDENTISTRYThe public's perception ofdentistry is another factor that will influence whether the increased numbers of teeth and increased need for operative services will be converted to increased demand Fortunately, the public considers dentists anddentistry very positively The public ranks a dentist as one ofthe most respected members ofthe community, and. .. technology, science, and materials will have a significant effect on the future practice ofand demand for operativedentistry However, there are other factors that will also affect the future ofoperativedentistry To project the future demand for operativedentistry treatment, both current and projected dental health in the United States must be identified This necessitates a projection of demographic... dentistry is the artandscienceofthe diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of defects of teeth that do not require full coverage restorations for correction Such treatment should result in the restoration of proper tooth form, function, and esthetics while maintaining the physiologic integrity ofthe teeth in harmonious relationship with the adjacent hard and soft tissues, all of which should enhance the general... grinding, and chewing of food to the smallest dimensions suitable for deglutition The occlusal surfaces of both premolars and molars act as a myriad of shears that function in the final mastication of food The premolars and molars are also important in maintaining the vertical dimension ofthe face (see Figs 2-1 and 2-2) STRUCTURES OFTHE TEETH FIG 2-2 Occlusal surfaces of maxillary and mandibular first and. .. factors, and dental health andthe effect of these on the future demand for dental services DEMOGRAPHICS Between 1990 and 2050, the U.S population is projected to increase by 146 million people (to a total of 394 million) 4 1 andthe composition ofthe American population at that time will also be different; almost one half (47%) ofthe population will consist of minorities, 41 andthe numbers of older... understanding ofthe biologic basis and function ofthe various tooth components and supporting tissues; (9) an appreciation for and knowledge of correct dental anatomy; and (10) the effect oftheoperative procedure on other dental treatments Subsequent chapters amplify these factors in relation to specific operative procedures In summary, the placement of a restoration in a tooth requires the dentist... understood A knowledge ofthe various structures ofthe teeth (enamel, dentin, cementum, and pulp) and their relationships to each other, as well as of the supporting structures, is necessary for excellence in the performance ofoperative dental procedures (See Fig 2-3 for an illustration of these structures.) A basic understanding of proper anatomic form is essential in the restoration of either a single tooth... "filling" the cavity with some type of material Much of the knowledge and many of the techniques for the first successful tooth restorations were developed in the United States However, much of the practice ofdentistry during the founding years of this country was not based on scientific knowledge, and disputes often arose regarding treatment techniques and materials One such dispute concerning the use of. .. operativedentistry They have resulted in a reduction ofthe incidence of caries and a more conservative and effective approach toward treatment, with the ultimate result of improved oral health for all populations FACTORS AFFECTING THE FUTURE DEMAND FOR OPERATIVEDENTISTRY Because ofthe dynamic status ofoperative dentistry, many future developments and advancements will undoubtedly occur These advances... ofthe community, anddentistry has the highest satisfaction rating when the public assesses the services they receive Lastly, the public not only thinks highly ofthe dental profession, they also appreciate the benefits of good dental health All of this suggests a continuing demand for operative services PATIENT VISITS Because ofthe projected significant increase in the number of senior adults, it . opera-
tive dentistry pertinent to the education and practice of
operative dentistry in the twenty-first century.
This book presents the science of operative dentistry. restora-
tion of the damage that has occurred.
NEW TO THIS EDITION
The fourth edition of
The Art and Science of Operative Den-
tistry
presents numerous