The objective of this superb book is to outline clinical protocols for ceramic restorations in the esthetic zone. From the basics of esthetic planning to the details of adhesive cementation, the author presents each topic in a logical sequence that is easy to follow and establishes this book as a go-to clinical manual. The exploration of each topic is based on scientific evidence and answers the triad of questions that matter most—when, how, and why each procedure should be performed. Detailed clinical cases demonstrate the details that make the most difference to achieving optimal results. The concepts and cases covered are intended to expand the range of any practitioner's clinical options in daily practice to achieve clinical excellence.



Dr Clavijo holds a degree in Dentistry from Universidade Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil (2002) and obtained the title of Specialist, Master and Doctor in Restorative Dentistry, from UNESP Araraquara (2003–2011). Despite his academic background, his focus is on clinical care. He has followed in the footsteps of his father, who has been a clinician for over 50 years in the city of Indaiatuba, São Paulo, Brazil. He has more than 60 articles published in national and international journals and has authored and co-authored books in the dental field. His work is based on clinical and scientific evidence. Currently, he divides his time between appointments at his clinic, classes, and courses in Brazil and abroad. In addition, he contributes to research in dentistry; he conducts research annually at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA, as a visiting professor.



Contents

Chapter 01. Digital Photography in Dentistry

Chapter 02. Esthetic Planning and Digital Tools

Chapter 03. Diagnostic Wax-up and Mock-up Techniques

Chapter 04. Injectable Resin Technique for Provisional Restorations

Chapter 05. Intraradicular Restorations

Chapter 06. Tooth Preparations for Anterior Ceramic Restorations

Chapter 07. Techniques for Impressions and Provisional Restorations

Chapter 08. Ceramic Systems

Chapter 09. Adhesive Cementation

Chapter 10. Ceramic Fragment Restorations

Chapter 11. Modification of Peri-Implant Contours

Chapter 12. Introduction to Digital Dentistry