Red Flower Publications

Finishing and Polishing of Direct and Indirect Dental Restorations (Game Changer in Dentistry)

Editor(s)/Author:

Dr. Aakash Gupta & Dr. Tarun Kumar Singh

Status: Available

Publication Year: 2024-05-01

This book is highly useful for undergraduates, postgraduates and clinicians striving to provide best quality treatment to the patients with evidence-based restorative dentistry. In contemporary era, our understanding of finishing and polishing has evolved significantly. From traditional abrasive materials to cutting-edge technologies, we now have an array of tools at our disposal. This book sheds light on the traditional as well as latest advancements, ensuring that clinicians stay informed and equipped to deliver exceptional restorations.

Contents
Foreword vii
About the book ix
Preface xi
Acknowledgement xiii
1. Introduction 17
2. History 20
3. Dental Terminologies 25
4. Importance of Finishing and Polishing 27
5. Armamentarium 32
6. Factors Affecting Finishing and Polishing 69
7. Principles of Finishing and Polishing 81
8. Illustrative Procedures of Finishing and Polishing 85
9. Finishing and Polishing of Direct Filling Gold 95
10. Finishing and Polishing of Amalgam Restorations 103
11. Finishing and Polishing of Glass Ionomer Restorations 111
12. Finishing and Polishing of Dental Composites 117
13. Finishing and Polishing of Indirect Restorations 149
14. Biological Hazards Associated with Finishing and Polishing 171
15. Methods of Evaluation of Finishing and Polishing 182
Conclusion 189
References 191

Dr. Aakash Gupta & Dr.Tarun Kumar Singh, M.D.S. (Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics), Department of Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda, India.