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LocaL anaesthesia in dentistry

J. A. Baart, H. S. BrandUK: Wiley-Blackwellprice £32.50; pp 192ISBN 9781405184366

This book was originally published in Dutch and is edited by two experts in den-tal local anaesthesia, along with contribu-tions from many experienced clinicians and scientists based in the Netherlands. It is intended for both students and general dental practitioners and aims to bring together the theoretical, clinical and legal aspects of local anaesthesia.

The book begins with the concept of nerve conduction and pain, the anatomy of the trigeminal nerve and the phar-macology of local anaesthetics. Impor-tant clinical questions such as why local anaesthesia may not be effective in areas of inflammation are answered in a logical and scientific way.

The clinical chapters of the book dis-cuss local anaesthetic techniques in the upper and lower jaws, assisted by excel-lent colour illustrations, detailed ana-tomical drawings, comprehensive written descriptions and clinical photographs. There is an especially useful section on how to achieve a successful inferior den-tal block - the authors state that even in the hands of an experienced dentist, the success rate is 85%. A very informative chapter on administering local anaesthe-sia in children is included which consid-ers behaviour management techniques to minimise pain and anxiety and gain a child’s cooperation.

Two essential chapters deal with avoid-ing and managing complications arising

from administration of local anaesthesia, such as facial nerve palsy or vasovagal collapse. The last clinical chapter gives advice on preventing side effects during administration of local anaesthetics in medically compromised patients. This is presented in a tabulated format for each systemic condition (for example unstable angina) and could provide an easy to read reference text for a practising clinician. Finally, the book includes an interest-ing chapter on the legal aspects of local anaesthesia in dentistry, with details of court cases from the UK, Europe and the USA. This is intended to illustrate the potential legal issues a dentist may encounter after administering local anaesthesia, such as not obtaining con-sent prior to giving a local anaesthetic or not recording contemporaneous notes; and how to avoid them.

Overall, this book provides a compre-hensive reference for all aspects of local anaesthesia in dentistry. It is extremely well laid out and easy to read; the main text is presented in a logical manner with important points highlighted in boxes. The numerous illustrations and diagrams should make this book an attractive option for all clinicians looking to improve their knowledge and techniques in this essen-tial area of clinical dentistry.

N. Handley

atLas of oraL and extraoraL bone harvesting

R. E. Marx, M. R. StevensUK: Quintessenceprice £120.00; pp 168ISBN 97808671825

This first edition of this book is co-authored by Robert Marx and Mark

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Stevens. These American authors com-bine many years of clinical experience.

Due to the increased demand and expec-tations of reconstructive surgery and provision of implants, bone harvesting is a fundamental issue. This comprehensive textbook outlines the surgery of oral and extra-oral bone harvesting supported by detailed knowledge of each surgical site.This book is primarily aimed at sur-geons providing reconstructive surgery and ridge augmentation. However, it may serve equally well for general dentists by providing a detailed yet interesting over-view of bone harvesting.

The first chapter provides a brief his-tory and the general principles of bone harvesting. The following eight chapters are each devoted to the differing donor sites: five extra-oral (tibia, posterior and anterior ilium, rib and cranial bone) and three intra-oral (chin, mandibular ramus and maxillary tuberosity). These chapters present a detailed step-by-step approach of the surgical techniques required for harvesting bone. Each donor site is sys-tematically presented with identical sub-headings including: indications, utility, contra-indications, cautions, anatomy, patient positioning, surgical techniques, drains and dressings, post operative care and complications. Every chapter pro-vides the reader with a thorough under-standing of the anatomy and surgical approach, supported by clear illustrations and case photographs.

The closing chapters of this book intro-duce ‘no harvest site surgery’, which may supplement or provide an alter-native to auto-genous grafting. These chapters discuss recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2/acellular collagen sponge, bone marrow aspirate and aspirate concentrate.

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In summary, this book provides a com-prehensive clinical guide to oral and extra-oral bone harvesting. The individ-ual chapters are well structured, with a straightforward layout enabling the donor sites to be considered individually, or in comparison to one another. Although a detailed read, the plentiful illustrations and photographs help the reader to gain a full appreciation of the clinical situa-tions. This book is an interesting read and may serve a wide audience as a detailed reference book.

R. Bussell

down. Also the list of take home hints at the end of each chapter provides a useful refresher of the fundamental issues cov-ered in the previous pages.

The 25 chapters have been compiled by 50 outstanding clinicians from all over the world, each one an expert in implant den-tistry. The editor, Dr Stuart J. Froum, is a professor and director of clinical research in New York University Dental Centre. He has over 20 years of teaching and clinical experience and this shines through, in the production of his all-encompassing book.This comprehensive reference textbook would appeal to both inexperienced and senior clinicians, involved in implant den-tistry. It provides 494 pages of lucid text embellished with high quality images. In relation to dental implant complications and their management, it is the first of its kind and it is excellent value for money.

N. O’Connor

tissues passage. ‘Treatment planning’ demonstrates crucial theory for implant placement and examples of sub-optimal case results when this is not followed. The second half of the book consists mostly of case reports, dealing with soft tissue conditioning, orthodontic consideration including temporary anchorage devices, alveolar distraction osteogenesis and the implant prosthesis. Appropriately then, these chapters are filled with diagrams of surgical techniques explaining the adja-cent clinical photographs.

The text itself has been translated from Portuguese. Unfortunately it is riddled with grammatical errors and residual Por-tuguese. Furthermore the text per page is organised into two narrow columns; because of this, many words are hyphen-ated over two lines and make fluent read-ing difficult. This is in part redeemed by succinct summaries concluding most chapters. While definitions and indexes of clinical procedures are good, it is let down by a lack of detail describing some gingival surgeries. The numerous tech-niques explain how to mostly augment soft tissue, papillary defects but requires comprehensive background knowledge of periodontal surgery to understand and ultimately, diligently perform. Content is moderately well referenced with little longitudinal evidence from the author or literature concerning success of these aesthetic procedures. Elsewhere there are inviting diagrams and sequences of great clarity clinical photographs, perhaps, however, not always illustrating the final result readers desire.

This is sensible background reading for the application of techniques better detailed in other core texts, highlight-ing the possible aesthetic shortcomings of improper implant placement relative to their supporting structures.

G. Calvert

dentaL impLant

compLications: etioLogy, prevention, and treatment

S. J. Froum (ed)UK: Wiley-Blackwellprice £104.99; pp 512ISBN 9780813808413

esthetics in impLantoLogy: strategies for soft and hard tissUe therapy

This easy to read, richly illustrated textbook comprehensively covers the common and uncommon complications associated with dental implant treat-ment. Practical management of various problems is provided based on clinical experience and heavily supported by recent literature.

The book systematically features all potential problems associated with implants in relation to patient selection, diagnosis, imaging, planning, placement, restoration, maintenance and failure. Rel-evant aesthetic and prosthetic complica-tions are covered in detail. It discusses issues related to bone grafting, sinus lift procedures, flapless surgery, immedi-ate placement and immediate loading of implants. It provides an educational series of case reports and also helpfully raises awareness in relation to each complica-tion is consistently structured in terms of: introduction, aetiology, prevention, treat-ment and take home hints. At the end of every chapter, there is an extensive list of contemporary references, facilitating further reading if desired.

I found the implant planning chapter especially useful, highlighting the impor-tance of the restorative aspect of implant therapy and the need to plan from the top

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J. B. das NevesUK: Quintessenceprice £170.00; pp 422ISBN 9788587425911

Implants are now a widely available treatment, however, their aesthetics, especially in the anterior region, are fraught with difficulties. This book identifies problem cases and details a number of procedures to try and over-come them.

The author has a long history of spe-cialist periodontic practice and teaching in Brazil, including directing implantol-ogy courses and lecturing; furthermore he was pupil to Professor Brånemark.

The chapters divide this book into a well thought out logical sequence, each building on the previous. As you would expect the first illustrates accepted nat-ural fundamental facial and dental aes-thetics, followed by a brief but concise account of cranial and facial hard and soft tissue anatomy. The author continues, explaining basic but essential periodontal tissue structures, allowing the reader to then interpret the following peri-implant

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