Quintessence Roundup: February

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Quintessence 2017 Catalog

New Titles in Books

Quintessence of Dental Technology 2017
40th Anniversary edition!

Sillas Duarte, Jr (Editor)

QDT 2017 celebrates its 40th anniversary in style with beautifully presented original articles on new materials and techniques for achieving the utmost esthetic restorative results. This year’s focus is on challenging esthetic cases, treatment planning for various restorative options, new techniques using zirconia, and taking CAD/CAM beyond its limits. The State of the Art article presents the RAW digital workflow, and the Biomaterials Update features the Adhesive Restorative Complex concept. QDT’s new Masterclass article addresses the challenge of restoring a single central incisor. And the Masterpiece article this issue, presented by Naoki Hayashi, is a visual display of dental artistry.

256 pp; 1,000+ illus; ISBN 978-0-86715-736-9 (J0628); US $148

Vertical and Horizontal Ridge Augmentation: New Perspectives

István Urbán

This book expertly describes the key features of vertical and horizontal ridge augmentation, such as the surgical anatomy of the floor of the mouth, papilla reconstruction, the modified lingual flap and the preservation of the mental nerve during flap advancement, growth factor applications used in conjunction with perforated membranes, managing complications of membrane exposure and graft infections, and a step-by-step description of complete reconstruction of the severely resorbed maxillary ridge using GBR with simultaneous sinus augmentation. Almost all cases described include a retrospective section with suggestions on what could have been done differently to achieve even better results, making this book a frank, ambitious, and immensely informative text on the clinical practice of ridge augmentation with GBR.

400 pp; 1,229 illus; ISBN 978-1-78698-000-7 (B9096); US $244

Keep It Simple: Concept Porcelain Book

Paulo Battistella

In this book, the author expertly describes his techniques for layering restorative materials to more accurately recreate the esthetic qualities found in natural teeth. By separating the enamel layer into two distinct layers—enamel and enamel effects—the author achieves ideal biomimicry. Featuring expert photographs by Carlos Ayala, this book guides the reader through the refractory technique behind the author’s restorative creations.

236 pp; 588 illus; ISBN 978-85-7889-092-6 (B9986); US $150

The Workbook

Carlos A. Ayala Paz

With a reputation as one of dental photography’s most innovative experts, the author of this book elevates clinical photography to artistic expression. This workbook outlines the equipment, settings, and technical steps behind the author’s stunning photography and pairs his handwritten text with images of the production phases as well as the final photographic results. To see these photographs is to see the mouth in a way you can never forget, and this workbook will enable clinicians and lab technicians to likewise showcase the artistry of their own work.

252 pp; ISBN 978-85-7889-093-3 (B9987); US $220

Modern Esthetic Dentistry: An A to Z Guided Workflow

Vincenzo Musella

This atlas synthesizes the latest technologic advances in esthetic dentistry and shows how to successfully integrate them into clinical practice. Part I begins with a chapter on dental photography that focuses on the correct settings and use of equipment needed to obtain high-quality images for documentation and communication with patients and the laboratory. Subsequent chapters present the steps involved in the esthetic preview, which provides the opportunity to try out a proposed treatment and make adjustments before undertaking any procedures, increasing patient acceptance and satisfaction. Part II presents clinical cases demonstrating the inverse layering technique for direct and indirect restorations, and Part III features clinical cases showcasing both traditional and alternative uses of lithium disilicate, an advanced restorative material with high esthetic potential and good strength. This is an excellent resource for clinicians looking to incorporate the latest techniques for predictable and stable esthetic results.

456 pp; 1,358 illus; ISBN 978-88-7492-038-9; US $191

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