Textbook of Operative Dentistry, 5/E for BDS Students and Dental Practitioners | 35 Chapters, DCI Syllabus-Aligned with 18 Free Online Videos, Clinical Case Photos and Comparison Tables: 1

Textbook of Operative Dentistry, 5th Edition is a comprehensive, DCI syllabus-aligned reference spanning the full scope of operative (conservative and restorative) dentistry, structured to take a reader from foundational basic sciences through to advanced, modern clinical practice in a single volume. It is organized across 35 chapters plus two annexures, moving from tooth nomenclature, structure, occlusion, instruments, dental caries and the principles of tooth preparation through to composite and indirect aesthetic restorations, smile designing, glass ionomer cements, minimally invasive dentistry, tooth whitening, cast metal and pin-retained restorations, and closing with contemporary topics including artificial intelligence in dentistry, evidence-based dentistry, nanotechnology, and lasers in operative dentistry. Each chapter opens with a Chapter Outline box for quick orientation, and clinical chapters build in step-by-step numbered procedures (for example, a 10-step protocol for indirect composite veneer bonding covering etching, silane coupling, bonding agent, luting composite, light curing and finishing), decision-support flowcharts, and multi-column comparison tables weighing treatment options against each other on indications, aesthetics, longevity, strength, cost and failure modes. Two annexures - Mechanical Properties of Different Restorative Materials and a Case Record Sheet for the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics - extend the book's use as a working clinical and academic reference, and every genuine copy of the book includes 18 complimentary online videos (2 hours total) that walk through techniques described in the text. Who This Book Is For: BDS 3rd Year Students: covers the foundational operative dentistry curriculum - tooth structure and nomenclature, occlusion, instrumentation, dental caries and tooth preparation principles - that anchors the 3rd-year syllabus. BDS Final Year Students: the advanced and modern clinical chapters (composite and indirect aesthetic restorations, smile designing, CAD-CAM/machined restorations, evidence-based dentistry) build the clinical readiness final-year students need. Practicing Dentists: step-by-step clinical procedures, treatment-comparison tables and a full clinical case photo series make this a usable chairside reference beyond the classroom. Why This Book Helps: Follows the Dental Council of India prescribed syllabus: content is aligned to DCI requirements and other international university curricula, so study time stays on-syllabus. Turns complex chairside techniques into repeatable sequences: numbered step-by-step clinical procedures (with precise specs, e.g. 1.5-2mm incisal/occlusal clearance) replace vague technique descriptions with an exact protocol to follow. Builds treatment-decision judgment, not just recall: multi-column comparison tables (e.g. direct resin vs indirect processed resin vs porcelain restorations) train students to weigh real clinical trade-offs. Lets students watch, not just read, technique: 18 complimentary online videos (2 hours) bundled with a genuine book purchase bring procedures to life alongside the printed step-by-step content. Keeps pace with modern dentistry: dedicated chapters on artificial intelligence, nanotechnology and lasers in operative dentistry cover territory many older textbooks omit. Key Features: 35 chapters plus 2 annexures (Mechanical Properties of Restorative Materials; Case Record Sheet) and a full index. 18 complimentary online videos (2 hours total) included with every genuine book purchase. Step-by-step numbered clinical procedures with precise numeric specifications for tooth preparation and restoration technique. Multi-column clinical comparison tables (direct vs indirect vs porcelain restorations) covering indications, aesthetics, longevity, strength, cost and failure modes. Dedicated coverage of modern topics: artificial intelligence in dentistry, nanotechnology, lasers, and smile designing alongside CAD-CAM/machined restorations. Read more