Health professionals are more and more aware of the importance of saliva for oral health and well-being. As saliva secretion is steadily compromised with advancing age, it becomes a factor of concern in societies with an aging population, especially with a growing number of people who keep their own teeth. The numerous functions of saliva, like antimicrobial activity, lubrication, wound healing and its role in taste experience are only truly recognized when saliva secretion is hampered. In medical diagnostics, saliva shows its value as a safe and economical alternative to blood. This publication provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in salivary research by some of the world’s leading experts in the field.
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Salyer and Bardach’s Atlas of Craniofacial and Cleft Surgery Volume PDF Free Download (Direct Link)
Featuring over 1,900 illustrations, this two-volume color atlas presents the latest surgical techniques for repair of craniofacial deformities and clefts. It is the only reference that comprehensively covers the wide range of current surgical procedures for both skeletal reconstruction and supplemental soft tissue reconstruction. Volume 1 of the atlas is devoted to craniofacial surgery, including surgical planning, surgery for craniosynostosis in infants, orbital surgery, surgery of skull deformities, nasal reconstruction, maxillary and mandibular osteotomies, skeletal reconstruction after trauma and tumor excision, and orthognathic surgery.
Science of Dental Materials Clinical Applications 2nd Edition PDF Free Download (Direct Link)
This-textbook is meant to help the students and also teachers. The knowledge of basic sciences acquired by the present students admitted to the first year of B.D.S. course is taken as the base-line .. Care is taken to strike a balance between the basic sciences technologies and adequate orientation to the clinical applications. A slight different approach has been adopted as explained in the introduction to dentistry.
Smile! The Ultimate Guide to Achieving Smile Beauty PDF Free Download (Direct Link)
A perfect smile is the latest, hottest,must-have accessory. It’s bright, it’s white, and just flashing it makes anyone feel like a celebrity. And now, it’s easier to get than ever before. With over 20 years of experience, Jonathan Levine, creator of GoSMILE and aesthetic dentist to the stars, offers readers a groundbreaking program to help improve and care for their smiles. Complete with home tips, guidance on how to find the right dentist, nutritional advice, the psychology behind the right smile, and much more, readers will have more reason than ever to flash their smile!
Soft Tissue Management the Restorative Perspective Putting Concepts into Practices PDF Free Download (Direct Link)
The soft tissue-restorative interface is where the artistry of the dental technician meets the clinical skill of the restorative dentist. The challenge for the clinician lies in managing the soft tissue frame, the essence of restorative dentistry. This compelling clinical monograph outlines how to manage the soft tissue in a practical manner, whether providing patients with tooth-borne or implant-supported restorations.
Soft Tissue Surgery of The Craniofacial Region PDF Free Download (Direct Link)
Whether from trauma, congenital deformity, or disease, many patients can present with disfiguring and debilitating facial defects. This reference presents a range of expertise on soft-tissue surgery of the craniofacial region for improved function and enhanced cosmetic appearance. Covering the latest technologies available, this source includes chapters on laser imaging, burns, cleft palate, and facial paralysis.
Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry 7th Edition PDF Free Download (Direct Link)
Get a better picture of operative dentistry from the most complete text on the market. Using a heavily illustrated, step-by-step approach, Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry, 7th Edition helps you master the fundamentals and procedures of restorative and preventive dentistry and learn to make informed decisions to solve patient needs. Drawing from both theory and practice and supported by extensive clinical and laboratory research, this new full-color edition features four new chapters and updated information in the areas of color and shade matching, light curing, periodontology, digital dentistry and more. It’s the practicing dentist’s complete guide to all aspects of operative dentistry.
- Four new chapters cover the areas of color and shade matching, light curing, periodontology, and digital dentistry.
- Expert Consult website with five supplemental chapters and procedure videos.
- Evidence-based approach is supported by extensive clinical and laboratory research.
- Comprehensive coverage provides a thorough understanding of caries and an authoritative approach to its treatment and prevention.
- Illustrated step-by-step approach offers a better picture of conservative restorative and preventive dentistry.
- Full color design clearly demonstrates techniques and details.
- NEW! Four new chapters cover the areas of color and shade matching, light curing, periodontology, and digital dentistry.
- NEW! Expert Consult website includes five additional online-only chapters, procedure videos, and references linked to PubMed.
- NEW! Updated content throughout integrates new knowledge that has emerged since publication of the previous edition.
Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry 5th Edition PDF Free Download (Direct Link)
This comprehensive text presents a detailed, heavily illustrated, step-by-step approach to restorative and preventive dentistry. It draws from both theory and practice, and is supported by extensive clinical and laboratory research. Based upon the principle that dental caries is a disease, not a lesion, the book provides both a thorough understanding of caries and an authoritative approach to its treatment and prevention. Now offering a companion Evolve website, this new edition has been updated to address the latest developments in an ever-changing field.
Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry 6th Edition PDF Free Download (Direct Link)
Get a better picture of operative dentistry from the most complete text on the market. Using a detailed, heavily illustrated, step-by-step approach, this comprehensive guide helps you master the fundamentals and procedures of restorative and preventive dentistry and learn to make informed decisions to solve patient needs. This widely respected text draws from both theory and practice, and is supported by extensive clinical and laboratory research. The new edition features a new full-color design, significant content updates, and a new companion website with six supplemental chapters, videos, and more.
- Comprehensive coverage spans the entire spectrum of operative dentistry, including fundamentals, diagnosis, instrumentation, preparation, restoration, and prevention.
- Practical, scientific approach to content is supported by sound clinical and laboratory research and incorporates both theory and practice.
- Clear presentation of techniques and procedures uses a consistent pattern to cover each restorative process.
- Procedural alternatives instruct on how to adapt a procedure or technique to answer individual patient needs.
- Pros and cons of restoration options discuss the advantages, disadvantages, indications, and contraindications involved to help you make informed decisions when multiple treatment options are available.
- Significant revisions across all chapters streamline the book and make it easier to read.
- New full-color design gives you a better picture of concepts and procedure details.
- Companion website offers electronic access to the book, plus six supplemental chapters, videos, and weblinks.
Succinct Concise Anatomy for Dental Students with MCQs PDF Free Download (Direct Link)
This book will be a helpful companion for undergraduate and postgraduate medical and dental students as a ready-reference. This comprehensive compilation of Multiple Choice Questions and Previous Year Questions in easy-to-understand language will be useful for pre-postgraduate and university examinations. Key features include: Format according to latest Dental Council of India (DCI) syllabus.