Atlas of Glass-Ionomer Cements: A Clinician's Guide 3rd Edition

The status of glass-ionomers as a restorative material continues to improve along with their reputation for longevity. They have now been shown to be moderately bioactive, so they have a very important role to play in remineralizing tooth structure and helping to heal carious lesions. This comprehensive clinical guide to their uses in operative dentistry has been updated throughout and remains the leader in the field. Graham J Mount AM, BDS, DDSc, FFACDS, FICD, FADI, has spent fifty years in private practice based in Adelaide, Australia. Since the formal introduction of glass-ionomer cements in 1976, Dr Mount has been closely involved with their development in research as well as through clinical trials. His other publications include Preservation and Restoration of Tooth Structure (1998).Comments on the second edition: "All the techniques are there, superbly illustrated with carefully reproduced colour photographs backed up by a lively and highly readable text." DENTAL UPDATE"The author's infectious enthusiasm permeates throughout this highly readable and lively text - it is a book to be read for enjoyment and practicality." BRITTISH DENTAL JOURNAL The status of glass-ionomers as a restorative material continues to improve along with their reputation for longevity. They have now been shown to be moderately bioactive, so they have a very important role to play in remineralizing tooth structure and helping to heal carious lesions. This comprehensive clinical guide to their uses in operative dentistry has been updated throughout and remains the leader in the field. Graham J Mount AM, BDS, DDSc, FFACDS, FICD, FADI, has spent fifty years in private practice based in Adelaide, Australia. Since the formal introduction of glass-ionomer cements in 1976, Dr Mount has been closely involved with their development in research as well as through clinical trials. His other publications include Preservation and Restoration of Tooth Structure (1998). Comments on the second "All the techniques are there, superbly illustrated with carefully reproduced colour photographs backed up by a lively and highly readable text." DENTAL UPDATE Book Cover......Page 1 Title......Page 4 Contents......Page 5 Foreword......Page 8 Preface......Page 10 Acknowledgements......Page 12 Description of glass-ionomers......Page 14 Biological potential of glass-ionomers......Page 56 Type I: Luting and bonding......Page 70 Type II.1: Restorative aesthetic materials......Page 88 Type II.2: Restorative materials......Page 108 Type III: Lining and base materials......Page 126 Minimal intervention cavity designs: The place of glass-ionomers......Page 146 Instructions for dental assistants......Page 196 Bibliography......Page 204 Index......Page 212 Bioscience & Clinical Medicine Book Cover 1 Title 4 Contents 5 Foreword 8 Preface 10 Acknowledgements 12 Description of glass-ionomers 14 Biological potential of glass-ionomers 56 Type I: Luting and bonding 70 Type II.1: Restorative aesthetic materials 88 Type II.2: Restorative materials 108 Type III: Lining and base materials 126 Minimal intervention cavity designs: The place of glass-ionomers 146 Instructions for dental assistants 196 Bibliography 204 Index 212 This Comprehensive Clinical Guide To The Uses Of Glass-ionomers In Operative Dentistry Has Been Updated Throughout.