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Endodontic therapy
BOOK
REVIEWS
B.S., D.D.S., M.S.D., Endodontic Therapy. By Franklin S. Weine, F.A.C.S.S. Ed. 2. St. Louis, 1976, The C. V. Mosby Company. 496 dexed. Price $25.50.
F.A.C.D., F.I.C.D., pages, illustrated, in-
The second edition of Endodontic Therapy is a fine text on current clinical as well as basic biologic aspects in endodontics. The book is especially suited for students, generalists, and specialists of the endodontic discipline. Because of the material devoted to periodontics, surgery, and restorative procedures, dentists trained in those fields will discover much current information justifying the acquisition of this text for their libraries. The book consists of 16 chapters divided into an organized system beginning with diagnosis of pulpal diseases, pulpal histology, and practical clinical endodontic techniques. Ample coverage is allotted to endodontic surgery, periodontic-endodontic problems, and various obturation techniques. Welcome additions to the second edition of Dr. Weine’s text are sections on the crackedtooth syndrome, a more detailed chapter on surgical endodontics, and an exciting chapter on the restoration of the pulpless tooth. Of special interest to the prosthodontist are complete descriptions of post and core construction, castings, and the nonvital tooth relative to the overdenture. A new chapter has been added-“Alternatives to Routine Endodontic Treatment.” The author departs from the usual approach in older texts by bringing forth a number of alternative and often very controversial treatment modalities. Descriptions of these are not only well written but give the reader the pros and cons of such subjects as: pulp capping, pulpotomy, and paraformaldehyde procedures. The chapter on microbiology of endodontics presents the reader with the current views of culturing in endodontics. Dr. Weine does emphasize the culturing of acute exacerbations to determine proper antibiotic selection and differentiation of organisms. A practical guide to drug therapy affords the doctor with a rapid reference for prescribing the proper medications when needed. The physical dimensions of Endodontic Therapy, 10 by 7 by 1 inch, make it a convenient book for clinical use. The illustrations, both line drawings and photos, are clear and precise. The double columns per page permit rapid reading which is the style in many current texts in dentistry. Over-all, this is an outstanding contribution to the endodontic literature that provides the reader with accurate basic knowledge and practical clinical techniques. The book is well worth its price. MANUEL I. WEISMAN, D.D.S. MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY AUGUSTA, GA. 30902
Atlas
of Fixed Partial Prmthcsis. Charles C Thomas, Publisher.
By David E. Beaudreau, 570 pages, illustrated,
D.D.S., indexed.
M.S.D. Price
Springfield, $47.50.
Ill.,
1975.
Anyone involved in teaching the fundamentals of fixed prosthodontics to beginners will welcome the publication of Atlas of Fixed Partial Prosthesis by David E. Beaudreau. The book is a pictorial compilation of all the essentials of fixed partial prosthesis in a clear, concise format. It is thorough, informative, and highly readable. The author divides his topics into three stages, succinctly titled “Before,” “During,” and “After.” The “Before” section begins with an excellent description of the sequelae of the loss of 356
REVIEWS
B.S., D.D.S., M.S.D., Endodontic Therapy. By Franklin S. Weine, F.A.C.S.S. Ed. 2. St. Louis, 1976, The C. V. Mosby Company. 496 dexed. Price $25.50.
F.A.C.D., F.I.C.D., pages, illustrated, in-
The second edition of Endodontic Therapy is a fine text on current clinical as well as basic biologic aspects in endodontics. The book is especially suited for students, generalists, and specialists of the endodontic discipline. Because of the material devoted to periodontics, surgery, and restorative procedures, dentists trained in those fields will discover much current information justifying the acquisition of this text for their libraries. The book consists of 16 chapters divided into an organized system beginning with diagnosis of pulpal diseases, pulpal histology, and practical clinical endodontic techniques. Ample coverage is allotted to endodontic surgery, periodontic-endodontic problems, and various obturation techniques. Welcome additions to the second edition of Dr. Weine’s text are sections on the crackedtooth syndrome, a more detailed chapter on surgical endodontics, and an exciting chapter on the restoration of the pulpless tooth. Of special interest to the prosthodontist are complete descriptions of post and core construction, castings, and the nonvital tooth relative to the overdenture. A new chapter has been added-“Alternatives to Routine Endodontic Treatment.” The author departs from the usual approach in older texts by bringing forth a number of alternative and often very controversial treatment modalities. Descriptions of these are not only well written but give the reader the pros and cons of such subjects as: pulp capping, pulpotomy, and paraformaldehyde procedures. The chapter on microbiology of endodontics presents the reader with the current views of culturing in endodontics. Dr. Weine does emphasize the culturing of acute exacerbations to determine proper antibiotic selection and differentiation of organisms. A practical guide to drug therapy affords the doctor with a rapid reference for prescribing the proper medications when needed. The physical dimensions of Endodontic Therapy, 10 by 7 by 1 inch, make it a convenient book for clinical use. The illustrations, both line drawings and photos, are clear and precise. The double columns per page permit rapid reading which is the style in many current texts in dentistry. Over-all, this is an outstanding contribution to the endodontic literature that provides the reader with accurate basic knowledge and practical clinical techniques. The book is well worth its price. MANUEL I. WEISMAN, D.D.S. MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY AUGUSTA, GA. 30902
Atlas
of Fixed Partial Prmthcsis. Charles C Thomas, Publisher.
By David E. Beaudreau, 570 pages, illustrated,
D.D.S., indexed.
M.S.D. Price
Springfield, $47.50.
Ill.,
1975.
Anyone involved in teaching the fundamentals of fixed prosthodontics to beginners will welcome the publication of Atlas of Fixed Partial Prosthesis by David E. Beaudreau. The book is a pictorial compilation of all the essentials of fixed partial prosthesis in a clear, concise format. It is thorough, informative, and highly readable. The author divides his topics into three stages, succinctly titled “Before,” “During,” and “After.” The “Before” section begins with an excellent description of the sequelae of the loss of 356