Esthetic Dentistry in Clinical Practice

As esthetic dentistry continues to grow in popularity, dentists are offered an opportunity to expand their practices and attract new patients. Esthetic Dentistry in Clinical Practice provides dentists with the skills to take advantage of that opportunity. Clearly outlining esthetic procedures, the book enables dentists to treat patients in an efficient and clinically sound manner, bringing esthetic dentistry to everyday practice.

Marc Geissberger is Chairman of the Department of Restorative Dentistry at University of the Pacific Dental School. A highly experienced teacher and clinician emphasizing in esthetic dentistry, he is also Director of the school's Complex Care and Esthetic Dentistry Clinic.

"This guide is for new dentists, residents in advanced general dentistry, and general dentists; it will also of interest to prosthodontists and restorative dentists. Illustrated with color photos on almost every page, the book outlines procedures, gives instructions on specific techniques, and offers side by- side comparisons on the most popular systems and materials." (Book News, September 2010)

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Concepts in Esthetic Dentistry
Marc Geissberger DDS, MA, BS
Chapter 2 - Guiding Principles of Esthetic Dentistry
Marina Wasche DDS, BS
Robert Hepps DDS, BS
Marc Geissberger DDS, MA, BS
Chapter 3 - Dental Photography in Esthetic Dental Practice
Parag Kachalia DDS, BS
Marc Geissberger DDS, MA, BS
Chapter 4 - The Initial Patient Examination
Eugene Santucci DDS, MA, DDS
Noelle Santucci DDS, MA, DDS


Chapter 5: Occlusion
Foroud Hakim DDS, MBA, BS
Jessie Vallee DDS
Chapter 6: Esthetic Case Design
Gabriela Pitigoi-Aron DMD
Marc Geissberger DDS, MA, BS
Chapter 7 - Considerations for Treating the Routine Esthetic Case
Noelle M. Santucci DDS, MA, BS
Marc Geissberger DDS, MA, BS
Chapter 8 – Considerations for Treating the Moderately Difficult Esthetic Case
Ai Streacker, DDS, BS
Marc Geissberger DDS, MA, BS
Chapter 9 - Considerations for Treating the Complex Esthetic Case
James B. Morris DDS
Warden Noble DDS, MS, BS
Chapter 10 - Direct Restorative Materials
Karen A. Schulze DDS, PhD
Mark Macaoay DDS, BS
Jeffrey Miles DDS
Chapter 11: Direct Composite Restorative Techniques
Brian J. Kenyon DMD, BA
Kenneth G. Louie DDS, BS
Bina Surti DDS
Chapter 12 - Selecting Indirect Restorative Materials
Jeffrey Miles DDS
Karen A. Schulze DDS, PhD
Daniel Castagna DDS
Chapter 13 – Color and Shade Selection
James Milani DDS, BS
Laura Reid DDS, BS
Richard White DDS, BS
Chapter 14 - Preparation Design for Indirect Restorations in Esthetic Dentistry
Foroud Hakim DDS, MBA, BS
Jessie Vallee DDS
Marina Wasche DDS, BS
Chapter 15 - Soft Tissue Management, Impression Materials and Techniques
Gitta Radjaeipour DDS, BS
Bina Surti DDS, BS
Marc Geissberger DDS, MA, BS
Chapter 16 - Provisional Restorations
Jeffrey P. Miles DDS
Dudley Cheu DDS, MBA
Daniel Castagna DDS
Chapter 17 - Laboratory Fabrication of Esthetic Restorations
Jeffrey P Miles DDS
Karen A. Schulze DDS, PhD
Daniel Castagna DDS
Chapter 18 - Luting Agents for Dental Restorations
Karen A. Schulze DDS, PhD
Richard G. Lubman DDS
Chapter 19 - Restoration Delivery
Marc Geissberger DDS, MA, BS
Chapter 20 - Protective Occlusal Splints
Laura Reid DDS, BS
Richard White DDS, BS