Quintessence of Dental Technology 2012 (QDT (QUINTESSENCE DENTAL TECHNOLOGY)) (QDT: Quintessence of Dental Technology)

The 35th anniversary issue of QDT is an impressive compilation of original articles by some of the masters in esthetic dentistry on the newest concepts, laboratory techniques, and materials for restorative dentists and dental technicians. Ultraconservative esthetic treatment and nature-inspired restorations are a main focus of this year s issue, which also includes special articles on digital smile design as a tool for treatment planning and the perioprosthetic connection in treating an ankylosed central incisor. This beautifully produced 35th anniversary issue will not only educate but will inspire readers to excellence.

Contents

Van Dooren/Calgaro/Giordani/Clavijo - Perio-Prosthetic Connection

Vailati/Bruguera/Belser - Minimally Invasive Treatment of Dental Erosion with Pressed Lithium Disilicate Glass-Ceramic

Brix/Edelhoff - Rehabilitation of a Patient with Dentinogenesis Imperfecta Using Lithium Disilicate Glass-Ceramic

Bacherini/Brennan - Esthetic Rehabilitation of Compromised Anterior Teeth: Prosthetic Treatment of an Orthodontic Case

Cascione/Gabi/Goldberg/Moshaverinia/Reshad - Porcelain Buildup Inspired by Nature

Coachman/Calamita - Digital Smile Design: A Tool for Treatment Planning and Communication in Esthetic Dentistry

Inglese - Customized Treatment for Esthetic Success: A Case Report

Paolucci/Calamita/Coachman/Gürel/Shayder/Hallawell - Visagism: The Art of Dental Composition

Rey Duro/Andrade/Duarte - Fluorescence: Clinical Evaluation of New Composite Resins

Scopin de Andrade/Romanini/Hirata - Ultimate Ceramic Veneers: A Laboratory-Guided Ultraconservative Preparation Concept

Yuasa - Reproduction of Natural Vivid Appearance in Porcelain Restorations, Part 2: Internal Staining Technique

Molina/Volpato/Baratieri - Micro and Macro Dental Esthetics: The Key to Smile Individualization

Hashinaka - Control of Value for Accurate Color Reproduction

Lima/Baratieri/Belli - Chipping Occurrence in Zirconia-Based Prostheses

Clavijo/de Carvalho/da Silva/Joly/Ferreira/Flores - STATE OF THE ART: Smile Rehabilitation Using Ultraconservative Esthetic Treatment

Duarte/Phark/Wright - BIOMATERIALS UPDATE: Fiber Posts and Composite Core Buildups