TEXTBOOK ON RECENT ADVANCES IN PEDODONTICS AND PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY

Dental materials have developed rapidly in recent years thus opening a new range possibilities in clinical and research fields. Good knowledge and understanding of dental materials is fundamental to provide favorable clinical outcomes in the practice of dentistry. As there is increased patients awareness regarding oral health and are much more conscious about esthetics and its social impact. To keep up with this demand, esthetic restorative materials and techniques are constantly being developed. Even the patients and practitioners have a variety of options when choosing materials and procedures for restoring carious lesions. So, dentists have to discuss the options available for a particular restoration before commencing the treatment. The choice of material and procedures to restore form, appearance and function to the dentition is an important health care decision that is ultimately made by the patient after careful consultation with his or her dentist. It is imperative that dentists provide this information in a manner that is clear, concise and based on the best available scientific information.