Provides a foundation of core criteria that can be used to standardize treatment planning decisions. Also proposes methods for self-evaluation of clinical procedures (as advocated by the California Dental Association) as an approach to quality control. The chapters are written by internationally recognized dentists and scientists.

ISBN: 0-86715-202-8

Table of Contents:
1. Criteria for Selection of Restorative Materials: Properties Versus Technique Sensitivity
2. Amalgam and Composite Resin Restorations: Longevity and Reasons for Replacement
3. Amalgam Replacement: Are Decisions Based on Fact or Tradition?
4. Failure, Survival, and Reasons for Replacement of Amalgam Restorations
5. Correlation Between Marginal Discrepancies of the Amalgam/Tooth Interface and Recurrent Caries
6. Caries Diagnosis Within Restored Teeth
7. Comparative Performance of Amalgam and Composite Resin^Restorations
8. Criteria for Clinical Evaluation of Composite Resin^Restorations
9. Radiographic Assessment of Caries and Caries Progression
10. Criteria for Treatment of Caries Based on a Patient Risk Classification
11. Dentin Bonding Agents: A Deterrent to Microleakage?
12. Prediction and Prevention of Recurrent Caries Based on Microbiological Assays
13. Variability in the Decision-Making Process and Implications for Change Toward a Preventative Philosophy
14. Margin Quality: Criteria and Techniques for Assessment
15. Bacterial Leakage Around Dental Restorations-Impact on the Pulp
16. Criteria for Placement and Evaluation of Pit and Fissure Sealant and Preventative Resin Restorations
17. The California Dental Association Quality Evaluation System: A Standard for Self-Assessment
18. Pulpal Reactions to Resin Restorations
19. The Relationship of Bacterial Penetration and Pulpal Lesions
20. Clinical Performance of Metal Ceramic Restorations: A 5-Year Progress Report
21. The Clinical Longevity of Crown-and-Bridge Prostheses
22. Replacement of Restorations Based on Material Allergies
23. Clinical Evaluation and Lifetime Predictions for^Resin-Bonded Prostheses
24. Clinical Decision Making and Cost Effectiveness: Implant^Treatment Choices
25. Dental Insurance Payments: An Industry Perspective on Co Quality, and Technology
Symposium Summary Statements, Criteria, and Recommendations

424pp: 197 illus (58 in color)