Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry by V Gopikrishna 3rd SAE 2026

“An indispensable textbook… • Since 1968 onwards Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry has been the foundational text on Operative Dentistry • Amalgamates both theoretical and clinical knowledge, and is supported by extensive laboratory studies and clinical research • Presents an illustrated step-by-step approach to preventive, restorative and esthetic dentistry • Provides a thorough understanding of dental caries and gives an evidence-based approach to its prevention and clinical management Key Features New to Third South Asia Edition… • Reader friendly: 24 chapters that are adapted keeping in mind the curriculum needs of both undergraduate and postgraduate students with clinical notes, illustrated diagrams, flowcharts, boxes and tables • Full colour design: Incorporates more than 900 illustrations including colour photos, around 100 tables and boxes to make the comprehensive clinical techniques more understandable • Added chapter: Endodontics Applied to Operative Dentistry • Important clinical protocol revisions in various chapters including: Periodontology Applied to Restorative Dentistry, Colour and Shade Matching in Operative Dentistry, Digital Dentistry in Operative Dentistry and Resin Bonded Splints and Bridges have been updated in this edition • Digital resources: Three online chapters for additional study”