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Essentials of periodontology and periodontics
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J. Pros. Dent. February, 1970
Book reviews
It is a textbook, the scope and depth of w-hich provides the information necessary for the orderly and intelligent rationale of treatment of partially edentulous patients who need removable partial denture restorations, It is, therefore, recommended that it be in all libraries that contain books and periodicals on dentistry and that it be used as a reference and text for general dentists, prosthodontic specialists, dental undergraduate students, graduate students in prorthodontics, as well as a directive for dental laboratory technicians. CHESTER PERRY, D.D.S., MSG., CARL FISCHER, D.D.S., MS.
Essentials of Periodontology and Periodontics. By Torquil (Edin.), and Geoffrey Cowley, B.D.S., D.D.S. (Edin.), Publications LTD. 226 pages, iilustrated, indexed.
F.A.C.D.
MacPhee, B.D.S., F.D.S., R.C.S. Oxford, 1969, Blackwell Scientific
The purpose of this book is to evaluate the present state of knowledge of periodontology and to propose a program of patient care based on an understanding of concepts and attitudes rather than techniques. The subject matter is presented in two portions. The first five chapters are devoted to summarizing knowledge of anatomy, histology, microbiology, and other scientific disciplines which pertain to the oral organ and its environment, generally, and the periodontium in health and disease, specifically. The remaining eight chapters contain a classification and description of specific and nonspecific forms of periodontal disease, and an evaluation and indications for types of treatment. The style of writing is free flowing and easily read. Illustrations are numerous and generally good in quality, however, at times the illustrations show changes which misdirect the readers attention from the specific points the authors wish to make. The quality of the printing and binding is good. The authors chose to present a complex subject which deals with every phase of dentistry; then they directed the readers attention to a basic body of knowledge which they believe will equip the reader to understand and treat periodontal disease. They are effective in presenting a large amount of information in succinct detail, as in their discussions ef the periodontium, acute specific gingivitis, and flap surgery. Patient care is divided into a hygiene phase to reduce infection, a corrective phase to change tooth relationships and correct tissue relationships by surgery, and a maintenance of the authors differs with the phase to prevent recurrence of disease. The approach existing periodontal literature in some respects. As a generalization they recommend completion of the restorative portion of therapy prior to periodontal surgery. They believe that detailed examination of pocket morphology at the initial treatment planning stage is unnecessary duplication of work, and it is sufficient to define the lesion as limited to superficial tissues suitable for one kind of treatment or involving bone and requiring another type of treatment. The detailed diagnosis and prognosis is made during treatment. Full mouth radiographic examination is not recommended unless the patient is rated to have more than early resorption of the alveolar crest. CHARLES W. SOLT, D.D.S., M.S.
Dental Photography. By C. P. Adams, M.D.& F.D.S., D. Orth. Bristol, 1968, John Wright and Son, Ltd. The Williams & Wilkins Co., Baltimore, exclusive U.S. agents. 78 pages, illustrated, indexed. Price $9.00. The author of this book recognizes the need for dentists to better understand photography so that they can use it. It is the first purpose of this book to discuss methods for obtaining photographs of subjects close up, and to consider the equipment available and its limitations for clinical dental work. The design and construction of suitable equipment for clinical dental photography is dis-
J. Pros. Dent. February, 1970
Book reviews
It is a textbook, the scope and depth of w-hich provides the information necessary for the orderly and intelligent rationale of treatment of partially edentulous patients who need removable partial denture restorations, It is, therefore, recommended that it be in all libraries that contain books and periodicals on dentistry and that it be used as a reference and text for general dentists, prosthodontic specialists, dental undergraduate students, graduate students in prorthodontics, as well as a directive for dental laboratory technicians. CHESTER PERRY, D.D.S., MSG., CARL FISCHER, D.D.S., MS.
Essentials of Periodontology and Periodontics. By Torquil (Edin.), and Geoffrey Cowley, B.D.S., D.D.S. (Edin.), Publications LTD. 226 pages, iilustrated, indexed.
F.A.C.D.
MacPhee, B.D.S., F.D.S., R.C.S. Oxford, 1969, Blackwell Scientific
The purpose of this book is to evaluate the present state of knowledge of periodontology and to propose a program of patient care based on an understanding of concepts and attitudes rather than techniques. The subject matter is presented in two portions. The first five chapters are devoted to summarizing knowledge of anatomy, histology, microbiology, and other scientific disciplines which pertain to the oral organ and its environment, generally, and the periodontium in health and disease, specifically. The remaining eight chapters contain a classification and description of specific and nonspecific forms of periodontal disease, and an evaluation and indications for types of treatment. The style of writing is free flowing and easily read. Illustrations are numerous and generally good in quality, however, at times the illustrations show changes which misdirect the readers attention from the specific points the authors wish to make. The quality of the printing and binding is good. The authors chose to present a complex subject which deals with every phase of dentistry; then they directed the readers attention to a basic body of knowledge which they believe will equip the reader to understand and treat periodontal disease. They are effective in presenting a large amount of information in succinct detail, as in their discussions ef the periodontium, acute specific gingivitis, and flap surgery. Patient care is divided into a hygiene phase to reduce infection, a corrective phase to change tooth relationships and correct tissue relationships by surgery, and a maintenance of the authors differs with the phase to prevent recurrence of disease. The approach existing periodontal literature in some respects. As a generalization they recommend completion of the restorative portion of therapy prior to periodontal surgery. They believe that detailed examination of pocket morphology at the initial treatment planning stage is unnecessary duplication of work, and it is sufficient to define the lesion as limited to superficial tissues suitable for one kind of treatment or involving bone and requiring another type of treatment. The detailed diagnosis and prognosis is made during treatment. Full mouth radiographic examination is not recommended unless the patient is rated to have more than early resorption of the alveolar crest. CHARLES W. SOLT, D.D.S., M.S.
Dental Photography. By C. P. Adams, M.D.& F.D.S., D. Orth. Bristol, 1968, John Wright and Son, Ltd. The Williams & Wilkins Co., Baltimore, exclusive U.S. agents. 78 pages, illustrated, indexed. Price $9.00. The author of this book recognizes the need for dentists to better understand photography so that they can use it. It is the first purpose of this book to discuss methods for obtaining photographs of subjects close up, and to consider the equipment available and its limitations for clinical dental work. The design and construction of suitable equipment for clinical dental photography is dis-