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Preface
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In 2002, the first edition of Restorative Dentistry was
launched on an unsuspecting dental profession. It was
an attempt to bring together all aspects of restorative
dentistry and allow an understanding on how they interacted
with each other. Whilst the book was well received,
there were some useful comments suggesting where the
content could be further improved. Therefore in this new
edition, many of the chapters have been updated and new
material has been included.We welcome the contribution
from our new co-author, Iain Pretty. Iain is clinical lecturer
and honorary specialist registrar in restorative dentistry at
Manchester Dental School. He has added a new chapter
on ‘Caries and Other Reasons for Restoring Teeth’ and
also rewritten the introduction to the chapter on simple
restoration of teeth. We welcome his contribution as it
provides a bridging link between the basic science and the
clinical application of caries management. The provision
of immediate and complete dentures was not included in
the original edition and after feedback from our readers
this has been added as a new section in the chapter ‘The
Principles of Tooth Replacement’. All these new changes
reflect the wide range of procedures and techniques that
are involved in restorative dentistry.
Covering the whole subject of restorative dentistry is a
difficult task, and this book does not pretend that it can be
done in a single text. However, what it does aim to do is
generate enthusiasm for this subject, which is at the
essential core of dentistry. It is hoped that it will introduce
readers to restorative dentistry and encourage them to
learn more by using it as an introductory text. Therefore,
whilst it will be of interest to the junior undergraduate
student first entering the clinic, it also contains areas of
interest to more senior students coming towards the end
of their studies. Informal feedback from the first edition
has also shown that the book is useful to the young
clinician who wishes to obtain an overview of restorative
dentistry. There are sections where the depth may extend
beyond the undergraduate level but it is hoped that by
doing so it provides an insight into the more varied work
that can be done when specialising in this area. There are
many texts available which will allow the subject areas
contained within the book to be followed up, and these are
listed in the further reading section at the end of the book.
Once again I am indebted to the work of my co-authors
and I thank them for once again assisting me in the preparation
of the material.The publishers have been immensely
helpful, and this second edition would not have been
possible without the constant help and encouragement of
Mr Michael Parkinson and Dr Lulu Stader from Elsevier.
Finally I am grateful for the many comments and other
feedback that I have received from readers of the first
edition. It is my wish that the book acts as a guide to the
care of restorative patients and will lead to further reading
and debate around this important area of dentistry. Such
feedback makes such projects worthwhile and on behalf of
all the authors I wish to extend a big thank you for taking
the time to read and learn from Restorative Dentistry.
A.D.W.
Birmingham 2007