Pediatric Dentistry

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MINI ATLAS offers no further information and is esting and relevant introductory chapter OF ORAL PATHOLOGY merely a CD containing all the images outlining the history and development K. M. K. Masthan found within the print. It does allow of paediatric dentistry. This is followed UK: Anshan the histology slides to be viewed on by chapters focussing on child develop- price £19.99; pp 236 a larger scale. ment and behaviour management. Next ISBN 9781848290112 I was surprised to see pyogenic granu- the editors outline the epidemiology of lomata included in the ‘Bacterial Viral dental caries in children before cover- and Mycotic Infection’ chapter of the atlas ing clinical and radiographic examina- as this gives the impression pyogenic tion and caries prevention, diagnosis This book forms part of the Anshan granulomas are of an infective nature. and management. Erosion, endodontics Gold Standard Mini Atlas Series and Similarly leukoplakia is included in the and periodontal diseases in children is designed primarily for dental stu- ‘Benign Tumours of Epithelial Origin’ are then explored before the editors dents. It aims to present oral histol- section despite leukoplakia being a clini- present chapters on tooth and occlusal ogy and histopathology in a simple cal diagnosis and this is not clarifi ed. development, orthodontics and distur- and easy to understand manner. The There are spelling mistakes through- bances of normal development. The last book focuses mainly on histology with out the book and the grammar used is chapters of the book describe trauma, no emphasis on incidence, prevalence, not always what you expect from a UK oral lesions, oral surgery, TMJ disor- clinical features or pathogenesis of the written book. Overall this may be used ders and care for paediatric patients conditions described. as an adjunct to other books on the sub- with special needs. The fi rst section describes the nor- ject but is unlikely to be the mainstay of Individual chapters are laid out clearly mal histology of epithelium, connective study in this area. with a concise introduction before rel- tissues and connective tissue cells; the A. Shrimpton evant sub-topics are explored in a logi- second pa r t concent rates on ora l h istopa- cal order. The information is presented thology. The information is delivered in PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY: very clearly throughout with a number a bullet point format with a histology A CLINICAL APPROACH, of useful large colour photos and dia- slide and hand drawn diagram for most 2ND EDITION grams. Boxes containing clear lists of of the conditions. The majority of condi- information are regularly displayed. tions are described over two pages but G. Koch, S. Poulsen Each chapter ends with an extensive list these are overleaf rather than as a two UK: Wiley-Blackwell of references maintaining the editors’ page spread, which is disappointing as it price £89.99; pp 360 evidence-based approach and providing makes the diagrams and histology slides ISBN 9781405161008 the reader with relevant opportunities to diffi cult to correlate. seek further information. The reader using this book would need English is not the editors’ fi rst lan- a basic understanding of histology as guage and this is apparent as many there are no defi nitions offered and it This book is edited by two internationally sentences could be worded more clearly would benefi t from a glossary of many renowned experts in paediatric dentistry and concisely. In addition, the terms and of the key terms. with contributions from many clinicians clinical guidelines are not the same as The drawings for the microdontia and and scientists. The book aims to serve as those in the UK. macrodontia sections are of very limited a basis for undergraduate learning and The index is very comprehensive, value, they offer the reader very little in to aid qualifi ed dentists taking further however, the book could benefi t from the way of extra information and the jaw study in paediatric dentistry or provid- a glossary of terms for quick reference. size and teeth should have been stand- ing care to child patients. A useful appendix could be added that ardised to enable a better comparison. The overall layout and organisation of provides checklists for dental practition- The Atlas comes with a CD-ROM; this the chapters is intuitive, with an inter- ers, as well as examples of information

that should be provided to patients prior to referral. Therefore I would not fi nish clinical views. These images act by clinicians. recommend it to clinicians. Overall the as excellent references and will inspire The editors fulfi l their aim of provid- book could be useful for dental assist- the less experienced operator. There ing a basis of clinical paediatric den- ants who need to know some of the ter- are extensive references at the end of tistry, however, if comprehensive detail minology of orthodontics and for patient each chapter. is required on a topic, further reading communication in order to show them The book aims to assist the surgeon would be required. This book will be some possible scenarios with before and with problem solving and to this end useful to undergraduate students look- after treatment results. provides many decision-making algo- ing for a concise and clear introduction E. Bryniarska rithms and treatment planning exer- to various aspects of paediatric den- cises. The algorithms are in the form of tistry and to qualifi ed dentists wishing IMPLANT AND REGENERATIVE simple fl ow charts and the exercises give to refresh their memory on clinical pro- THERAPY IN DENTISTRY: tabulated advantages and disadvantages cedures and information. A GUIDE TO DECISION MAKING of each treatment option. A. S. Kalsi The book is worthy of study by all P. A. Fugazzotto implantologists and the combination of MINI ATLAS OF ORTHODONTICS UK: Wiley-Blackwell photographic clinical series, tables and price £69.99; pp 434 fl ow diagrams will ensure it will appeal G. Singh ISBN 9780813829623 to many. UK: Anshan G. Ainsworth price £19.99; pp 148 ISBN 9781905740390

This is a beautifully illustrated 400 page hardback American textbook with more This pocket books preface indicates that than 700 clinical photographs. The edi- this book is suitable for clinicians and tor is a full-time clinical practitioner also useful as a visual aid for patients. specialising in periodontics and implant It comes with a mini CD-ROM inside the surgery. The contributors come from as rear cover which on viewing contains all far afi eld as Spain, Australia and Italy the photos within the book. and have diverse backgrounds: scientifi c Due to the very nature of being a research, private clinical practice and pocket book, the information has been university professorships. simplifi ed. The seven chapters do not The book is aimed towards the expe- follow a typically logical order, starting rienced clinician already undertaking with aims of treatment. This is followed implant surgery. It is not a reference by treatment options and only then nor- book on the science and fundamentals mal occlusion/classifi cation of maloc- of implant techniques; it assumes core clusion is explained. Important subjects knowledge and complements exist- such as the impaction of canines have ing practice, supporting the surgeon been omitted. through development of their tech- The book mainly consists of photo- niques. It is divided into 13 chapters graphs with brief descriptive text. The covering, for example, guided bone photographs, including those on the CD- regeneration, surgical planning of par- ROM show many different malocclusions, tially dentate cases, immediate single aetiological factors which could be use- tooth implant placement and full arch ful in patient consultation. However, one immediate loading. Chapters are dedi- of the post treatment photographs shows cated to the management strategies for a patient who has not had the restorative augmentation of the posterior maxilla, work completed on their anterior teeth furcated involved mandibular molars so I would hesitate in showing this to a and alveolar bone preservation after patient. Some of these photographs are tooth extraction. slightly blurred. Each chapter is impressively illus- This subject of orthodontics is so vast trated with clinical photographs, radi- that it is not possible for a pocket book ographs, CT scans and images of the to include all the necessary information associated laboratory techniques. Most to enable a clinician to carry out ortho- chapters contain up to a dozen detailed dontic treatment or even for assessment case reports with supporting start to