Asheesh Sawhny

This classic has served as the foundation text on the art and science of ceramics. The basics of ceramics from this book have also followed it extensively as an clinical resource. certain topics like composition, classification, strengthening of ceramics, colour of ceramics, etc. have been dealt with in greater details which would help the brighter undergraduate students and serve as an introduction to the postgraduate students of the particular specialities.

One of the major difficulties in restorative dentistry is to recieve an effective seal between a tooth and restoration. The advent of adhesion to hard tissues of the tooth was a turning point and featured new era in dental field. The quality and stability of adhesive interfaces in enamel and/or dentin plays major role in long term clinical success of composite resins, porcelain and other restorations . Undoubtedly, the current concept of minimal invasive dentistry was determined by a significant improvement in dental adhesive technology. In this book, it has been discussed about the basic concept of bonding, classification of adhesives i.e. mandatory to provide an overview of the current field and the recent advances in bonding system

Advances in endodontic casting procedure is a comprehensive, practical text, providing foundation for clinical and laboratory procedures - everything you need to know for good fabrication of cast metal crowns for protection of a endodontically treated tooth. Outstanding features...- NEW lost wax procedure equation explained in detail for better castings- NEW how to avoid casting shrinkage and compensate it.- NEW includes detail of latest metal compositions in detail for enhancing casting procedures.-facilitates all the possible procedures of casting a crown for prosthesis used till date with specific temperature variations.

The text book is a comprehensive practical text providing a strong foundation in principles of dental casting procedures and its defects and how to rectify them for better marginal fitting of prosthesis for a good long term prognosis of a restored tooth. It includes clear photographs of the types of waxes used, a detailed description of lost wax technique and types of casting alloys. Outstanding features include: NEW provides updated information of investment materials and accurate temperature for latest cating alloys . Includes detailed explaination of process of expansion and shrinkage of casting alloys and quick tips how to avoid them.