Adhesion

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Presents the state of the art in adhesive dentistry for dentists who need to keep up with the new technology. Reviews the historical development of adhesives in dentistry, then covers basics of bonding dental materials to enamel and dentin. Later chapters focus on material selection and techniques, and on the application of particular adhesive techniques in the different dental specialties, from preventive dentistry to prosthodontics. Contains color photos and computer-generated diagrams, and b&w micro images. Includes contributions from a May 1999 symposium held in Paris, as well as specially commissioned chapters. Roulet teaches operative and preventive dentistry at Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany. Degrange teaches dental surgery at the University of Paris V, France. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)