Sturdevant's art and science of operative dentistry / senior editor, Theodore M. Roberson ; coeditors, Harald O. Heymann, Edward J. Swift Jr.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Pt. 1. Fundamentals of operative dentistry. 1. Introduction to operative dentistry / Theodore M. Roberson : Definition and history ; Factors affecting operative treatment ; Factors affecting the future demand for operative dentistry ; Future of operative dentistry --
2. Clinical significance of dental anatomy, histology, physiology, and occlusion / John R. Sturdevant : Teeth and investing tissues ; Occlusion --
3. Cariology: the lesion, etiology, prevention, and control / Theodore M. Roberson : Introduction and definitions ; Etiologic agent of caries: pathogenic bacterial plaque ; Clinical characteristics of the lesion ; Histopathology of caries ; Caries diagnosis ; Caries prevention ; Caries treatment --
4. Biomaterials / Stephen C. Bayne, Jeffrey Y. Thompson : Review of materials science definitions ; Biomechanics for restorative dentistry ; Direct restorative biomaterials ; Indirect restorative biomaterials ; Safety and efficacy --
5. Fundamental concepts of enamel and dentin adhesion / Jorge Perdigão : Basic concepts of adhesion ; Trends in restorative dentistry ; Advantages of enamel adhesion ; Enamel adhesion ; Dentin adhesion --

6. Fundamentals in tooth preparation / Theodore M. Roberson : Definition of tooth preparation ; Need for restorations ; Objectives of tooth preparation ; Stages and steps of tooth preparation ; Factors affecting tooth preparation ; Nomenclature ; Initial and final stages of tooth preparation ; Additional concepts in tooth preparation Pt. 2. Instrumentation and preparation. 7. Instruments and equipment for tooth preparation / Jeffrey Y. Thompson, Stephen C. Bayne : Hand instruments for cutting ; Powered cutting equipment ; Rotary cutting instruments ; Cutting mechanisms ; Hazards with cutting instruments --
8. Infection control / James J. Crawford, Ralph H. Leonard, Jr. : Exposure risks and effect of infections on dentistry ; Federal and state regulations to reduce exposure risks from pathogens in blood and other sources of infection ; OSHA-required training on blood-borne pathogens ; Viral hepatitis: agents, epidemiology, and infection ; Epidemiology of other infection risks ; Exposure assessment protocol ; Overview of aseptic techniques ; Sterilization ; Dental control unit water systems and handpiece asepsis ; Sterilization of handpieces and related rotary equipment ; Infection control for impressions and related registrations --
9. Patient assessment, examination and diagnosis, and treatment planning / Daniel A. Shugars, Diane C. Shugars : Patient assessment ; Examination and diagnosis ; Treatment planning --

10. Preliminary considerations for operative dentistry / Aldridge D. Wilder, Jr. : Preoperative patient and dental team considerations ; Pain control ; Isolation of the operating field Pt. 3. Composite restorations. 11. Introduction to composite restorations / Theodore M. Roberson, Harald O. Heymann, André V. Ritter : Types of esthetic restorative materials ; Important properties ; Polymerization of composite ; Composite restorations ; General considerations for composite ; Clinical technique ; Common problems: causes and potential solutions ; Controversial issues --
12. Class III, IV, and V direct composite and other tooth-colored restorations : Theodore M. Roberson, Harold O. Heymann, André V. Ritter, Patricia N. R. Pereira : Class III, IV, and V direct composite restorations ; Clinical technique for direct class III composite restorations ; Clinical technique for direct class IV composite restorations ; Clinical technique for class V composite restorations ; Microfill composite restorations ; Glass-ionomer restorations --
13. Class I, II, and VI direct composite and other tooth-colored restorations / Theodore M. Roberson, Harold O. Heymann, André V. Ritter, Patricia N. R. Pereira : Class I, II, and VI composite restorations ; Pit-and-fissure sealants, preventive resin and conservative composite restorations, and class VI composite restorations ; Clinical technique for direct class I composite restorations ; Clinical technique for direct class II composite restorations ; Clinical technique for extensive class II composite restorations and foundations --

14. Class I and II indirect tooth-colored restorations / Edward J. Swift, Jr., John R. Sturdevant André V. Ritter : Class I and II indirect restorations ; Clinical procedures --
15. Additional conservative esthetic procedures / Harald O. Heymann : Artistic elements ; Conservative alterations of tooth contours and contacts ; Conservative treatments for discolored teeth ; Bleaching treatments ; Veneers ; Acid-etched, resin-bonded splints ; Conservative bridges Pt. 4. Amalgam restorations. 16. Introduction to amalgam restorations / Theodore M. Roberson, Harold O. Heymann, André V. Ritter : Amalgam ; General considerations for amalgam restorations ; Clinical technique ; Common problems: causes and potential solutions ; Controversial issues --
17. Class I, II, and VI amalgam restorations / Aldridge D. Wilder, Jr., Theodore M. Roberson, Patricia N. R. Pereira, André V. Ritter : Pertinent material qualities and properties ; Indications ; Contraindications ; Advantages ; Disadvantages ; Clinical technique for class I amalgam restorations ; Class II amalgam restorations ; Class VI amalgam restorations --
18. Class III and V amalgam restorations / Aldridge D. Wilder, Jr., Theodore M. Roberson, André V. Ritter : Pertinent material qualities and properties ; Indications ; Contraindications ; Advantages ; Disadvantages ; Clinical technique for class III amalgam ; Clinical technique for class V amalgam restorations --
19. Complex amalgam restorations / Aldridge D. Wilder, Jr., André V. Ritter, Theodore M. Roberson : Review of pertinent material qualities and properties ; Indications ; Contraindications ; Advantages ; Disadvantages ; Clinical technique Pt. 5. Metal restorations. 20. Class II cast metal restorations / John R. Sturdevant : Material qualities ; Indications ; Contraindications ; Advantages ; Disadvantages ; Initial procedures ; Tooth preparation for class II cast metal restorations ; Restorative techniques for cast metal restorations --
21. Direct gold restorations / Gregory E. Smith : Direct golds and principles of manipulation ; Principles of tooth preparation for direct gold restorations ; Tooth preparations and restorations.