BookRev_2017_1_2
Book Review
Restoring with Flowables
Authors: Douglas A. Terry
Publisher: Quintessence Publishing Co Inc
Language: English
ISSN: 978-0-86715-668-3
Edition: 1/e
Publish Year: 2017
Pages: 292, illustrated
Price: $ 148.00
The book entitled “Restoring with Flowables” by Dr. Douglas A. Terry presents innovative concepts in restorative
dentistry. He shows the applications of next-generation flowable composites in a step-by-step manner.
This book has four chapters, starting with the historical perspective and the evolution of flowable composites. Then
it approaches the general consideration of adhesion, and tooth preparation. According to aesthetic principles, in
the last two chapters, the author talks about the clinical applications of flowable direct restorations in anterior and
posterior teeth; sealants and preventive resin restorations; provisional fabrication, modification, and repair; tooth
splinting; eliminating cervical tooth sensitivity; adhesive reattachments of tooth fragment; developing the ovate
pontic site; bonding porcelain veneers and inlay cementation; stratification layering technique; restoration of
Marian-Vladimir anterior and posterior primary tooth; developing a post and core; and restoring form and function, among others.
Constantinescu The book provides detailed and very well illustrated protocols of the adhesive design concept, evolution of flowable
DDS, PhD resin composites and applications of contemporary restorative dentistry. Whether you are an experienced clinician
Holistic Dental & Medical Institute of or a young dentist this book will give you a new perspective of minimally invasive and aesthetic restorations.
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DOI: 10.25241/stomaeduj.2017.4(1).bookreview.2
The Books Review is drafted in the reviewer’s sole wording and illustrates his opinions.
74 Stoma Edu J. 2017;4(1):74-75. http://www.stomaeduj.com