Pathology of the Hard Dental Tissues

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ORAL PRECANCER: DIAGNOSIS AND PATHOLOGY OF THE HARD DENTAL is covered with suitable photographs. MANAGEMENT OF POTENTIALLY TISSUES Further chapters cover histology and MALIGNANT DISORDERS A. Schuurs carcinogenesis in detail but are inter- P. Thomson (ed) Wiley-Blackwell Wiley-Blackwell spersed with flow charts for simplified price £109.99; pp 456 price £82.95; pp 236 information. Chapter four delves fur- ISBN 9781405153652 ISBN 9781444335743 ther into each type of precancer with high quality pictures and includes an interesting section on premalignant conditions such as immunosuppression and lichen planus with good data for This is the first edition of a unique text- Peter Thomson and his team from New- malignant transformation. book dedicated solely to pathologies castle have worked together to create Chapter five addresses the diffi- relating to the dental hard tissues. A this textbook based on the complex culty of observing these asymptomatic total of 456 pages are filled with high disorder of oral precancer. With over lesions by using simple examination quality radiographs and photographs 30 years of experience Peter Thomson and diagnostic aids including dye. that allow the reader to easily visualise has a vast amount of knowledge on this Again, the pathological aspect is the conditions discussed. The book is subject, which shows throughout this addressed in a very complex manner heavily evidence-based with thousands well presented text. The book aims to that may be too deep for some. Man- of references made to an array of highly propose a rational basis for an inter- agement and malignant transforma- regarded scientific journals. ventional clinical management proto- tion of the lesions are possibly the The book is divided into four sections. col for oral precancer using not only best chapters, as they show how sur- Section one, ‘Developmental anomalies’, past experience but also the current gical techniques are performed, and covers anomalies in tooth number, mor- literature, which the authors admit is include handy summary boxes and a phology and size, and developmental rather misleading. The intended audi- mnemonic for revision purposes. anomalies of enamel and dentine. ence is not clearly outlined but the The latter part of the book consists of Section two, ‘Anomalies of eruption’, detail of the text implies that it is for research from the authors themselves revises tooth eruption on a microbiologi- specialists or those about to embark on and 11 case studies are presented, cal level and summarises the commonly the oral and maxillofacial specialist which demonstrate the rationale and occurring variations in eruption of the career pathway. difficulties in decision making for deciduous and permanent dentition. This This hard-backed book contains a precancer. chapter then goes on to discuss causes of multitude of clinically relevant photo- In conclusion, this book is compre- abnormal eruption of the dentition and graphs across 12 chapters. Every chap- hensive in its discussion and imaging of the appropriate management of these con- ter finishes with a comprehensive list oral precancer. The authors explain the ditions. of references should the reader wish to disease process excellently with exem- Section three, ‘Post-eruptive hard tissue expand their knowledge further. plary photographs. They also allow the physiological changes and pathological The introduction consists of an expla- reader to go further into the research if conditions’, is the most extensive section nation of dysplasia and looks briefly they so wish – a great tactic to avoid the encompassing common dental patholo- into leukoplakia, erythroplakia, preven- book becoming too wordy, which occurs gies and their management including tion and treatments – these are recur- a little in the pathology sections. I would caries, erosion, tooth resorption, common ring themes throughout the book. The highly recommend the book for those pathologies of the ageing dentition and terminology section is excellent for wishing to expand their knowledge on finally, dental trauma and tooth discol- clearing up the often muddy area of oral malignancy at a specialist trainee ouration. Aetiology and management of precancerous titles in an easy to under- or higher level. these conditions are discussed at length. stand manner. Later, applied anatomy C. Steel Particularly impressive is the text refer-

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ring to the management of traumatic den- tomography (CBCT), but due to the lack of and is well-indexed throughout. Each tal injuries and tooth resorption. These teaching of this subject in undergraduate chapter begins with a helpful summary sections deliver evidence-based guid- studies, trainee dentists are advised to describing the aims and objectives of the ance (including guidance from the Royal ‘proceed with caution’. chapter. College of Surgeons of England), and The book opens by giving the reader a The authors focus on the holistic describes operative techniques for clini- sound understanding of radiology and its approach of managing the orthodontic cal management of traumatic dental inju- relevance to endodontics. Further in, the patient. It is stated in the preface that ries in superb detail so that these can be chapters go on to discuss each endodon- ‘orthodontics is not merely an exercise in followed easily from the text. tic disease process histopathologically. wire bending but rather a specialty lean- The final section entitled ‘Syndromes’ This aids the reader to better understand ing on many others’ and the book adheres discusses common syndromes associated and interpret lesions when presented on to this philosophy throughout. with dental anomalies and is divided into a radiograph. The final parts of the book This very thorough book emphasises autosomal dominant syndromes, auto- deal with advanced imaging modalities the interaction between orthodontics somal recessive syndromes, X-linked with references to various clinical cases and other dental and medical special- syndromes and chromosomal syndromes. that bring together all the theory taught ties including periodontics, endodon- This is a comprehensive, up-to-date in the previous chapters. The author has tics and restorative dentistry as well guide to dental hard tissue pathology that done a great job at educating the reader to as prosthodontics and oral and maxil- is relevant to dental practitioners and den- the limitations of plain film radiography lofacial surgery. In addition, congenital tal students alike. Whether you are work- by giving emphasis to CBCT and demon- orofacial deformities, sleep disorders, ing in practice or as a hospital specialist, strating its ability to provide an added otorhinolaryngologic, paediatric and tem- this book will provide you with an exten- dimension to visual imaging in endo- poromandibular joint problems are also sive understanding of dental hard tissue dontics. There are also chapters dedicated covered. pathology as well as the current recom- to radiographic imaging in implant den- An unusual and interesting aspect of mendations for prevention and practical tistry and a section devoted to teaching this book is the depth of information pro- management of these conditions. and research; this demonstrates the sheer vided on working with endocrinologists, S. Marshall scope of this book. ear, nose and throat specialists as well as It is my impression that all of the images orthopaedists engaged in basic research, ENDODONTIC RADIOLOGY, in the book, of which there are plenty, are making the book a valuable resource for 2ND EDITION clinically relevant in aiding the reader hospital-based orthodontists. B. Basrani (ed) in understanding endodontics to a much The case-based discussions supple- Wiley-Blackwell deeper and satisfying level. These range mented with clinical photographs and price £93.99; pp 448 ISBN 9780470958490 from histological slides of periapical tis- radiographs illustrated in this book sues, clinical photographs and radio- describe patients who are medically-com- graphic images from various imaging promised and challenging to treat. The modalities. authors have also demonstrated this with Being a foundation dentist, I can pro- well-illustrated cases that have been both A well-written and comprehensive text fess that I have extensively expanded my successful and unsuccessful. Schematic with contributions from a large number knowledge base from this read. It has sub- diagrams and flowcharts are also widely of international experts in the field of sequently influenced my clinical practice used. endodontics. The book delves into all and I’d strongly urge anyone who is truly I feel that this book is well-written and aspects of radiographic imaging related committed to learning and understanding easy to follow. The authors have clearly to endodontics to provide a text that is endodontic imaging to a superior level to fulfilled their aims and objectives and this current for the modern-day clinician. invest their time into reading this text. book will be a valuable resource for every The book is divided into six parts. These J. Malik orthodontist and anyone with a special are further subdivided into smaller, more interest in orthodontics, especially when specific chapters. Each chapter is approx- INTEGRATED CLINICAL faced with challenging clinical situations. imately 15–20 pages long, making it a ORTHODONTICS F. Chan suitable read at lunch times and generally V. Krishnan, Z. Davidovitch (eds) more manageable for the busy modern- Wiley-Blackwell day practitioner. price £92.50; pp 528 This book is ideal for general dental ISBN 9781444335972 practitioners who are seeking a greater understanding in the field of endodontic radiology. It would also be highly suitable for the clinician who has committed their This 528-page, hard-cover book is com- line of work to endodontics. The text has piled by a range of international experts. a great emphasis on cone beam computed The book is divided into 25 chapters

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