Dentistry books

knowledge of basics in dental radiology is mandatory for all the dentists. The basic chapters in the book are described in simple and lucid language enabling the readers to have clear concept of radiology. The section on digital radiography has been expanded with the addition of latest technologies including cone beam commuted tomography. The chapter on interpretation of radiographs has been updated by adding extra-oral landmarks, skull radiography, etc. The book covers syllabi of almost all the universities and the book will be an asset for the students, teachers, practitioners technicians and all those interested in learning dental radiology.

The advancement of dentistry and the quality of dental treatment are dependent upon the clinical application of basic sciences. This book is unique in the way that it deals with oral pathology in geriatric patients in an easy to understand manner. Another important feature of this book is that it covers various systemic conditions which the practitioners come across in their day-to-day practice. The sequential presentation of the subject in a simple and orderly manner will help both the undergraduate dental students as well as the practitioners to have a better understanding of the principles and their application in clinical practice.

Around 50-60 percent of students fail to answer viva voce or write about classification or proper differential diagnosis. Considering all these problems, this handy book provides proper information for the benefit of both BDS and MDS students. This book is a compilation of all the definitions and classifications and clinical, radiological, histopathological differential diagnosis of entire pathology of head and neck, providing the best required Information for the readers. The matter is arranged topicwise, helping the students to study in a systematic way. It can be used as a handbook of oral and maxillofaciai pathology for both BDS and MDS students.

This volume features a concise material in periodontology from examination point of view, and is designed mainly with the sole purpose of providing selective and precise coverage of the subject. The text has four main chapters which include / definitions, / compositions, / differences and / short notes, covering most of the syllabus prescribed by Dental Council of India. It incorporates basic concepts, notes, compositions, differences and definitions.

'Points to ponder have been incorporated to generate interest as well as prepare the readers for viva voce examination. It will help the students in revising the topics of periodontology, especially during the theory and practical examinations, and also serve as a 'readyreckoner after reading the textbook on the subject.

Salient Features:

• A unique work blending of theory, viva voce, MCQs and practical spotters in question–answer form for quick reference.
• Brief answers to all questions on materials and techniques used in dental clinics.
• Useful for all the candidates appearing in any undergraduate, postgraduate,PG entrance, or competitive examination in dental sciences.
• About 900 MCQs and 100 spotters with and color plates tables.
• Solved numerical problems to understand the properties.
• Model answers to University question papers.

Salient Features:

• A unique work blending of theory, viva voce, MCQs and practical spotters in question–answer form for quick reference.
• Brief answers to all questions on materials and techniques used in dental clinics.
• Useful for all the candidates appearing in any undergraduate, postgraduate,PG entrance, or competitive examination in dental sciences.
• About 900 MCQs and 100 spotters with and color plates tables.
• Solved numerical problems to understand the properties.
• Model answers to University question papers.

Indirect Restorations in Dental Practice was conceived with the objective to help professional colleagues mastering clinical manifestations of indirect restorations. The book contains comprehensive text covering all aspects of indirect restorations, viz. post and cores, inlays and onlays, full and partial veneer crowns, laminates along with principles of tooth preparation, failures and management, and also clinical manifestations of placing indirect restorations. The book contains more than 300 color photographs and line diagrams depicting clinical features at depth. The important points in the text are highlighted in the boxes for making a quick review. Special emphasis has been given to the clinical aspects of occlusion, luting agents and the impression materials. Esthetics being an integral part of restorative dentistry, the chapter on shade matching and its implications, being of clinical importance, has been exhaustively described. The text has been kept simple and lucid to help students, teachers and the general practitioner understand the subject easily. The book will be an asset for the students.

The answers carry short and crisp explanations in the form of tables, charts and points wherever necessary. This book is designed to aid in revision of the previous question papers. An endeavour has been made to provide 100% textbook references so that the student feels confident about each answer.