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Essentials of Orthognathic Surgery
British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (2005) 43, 91—92
BOOK REVIEWS Essentials of Orthognathic Surgery Johan P. Reyneke, Quintessence Publishing Co., Inc., 2003, ISBN 0-86715-410-1, £134, 320 pages The author states, in his Preface, that the aim of this text is to provide the essentials of the science and art of orthognathic surgery for the benefit of residents and young surgeons, and to serve as an atlas for patient education. Additionally, busy clinicians ‘‘may find many refreshing reminders and hints for improving (the) diagnostic and technical management of patients with dentofacial deformities’’. The author succeeds admirably in the tasks he has set himself, except with regard to providing patients with an atlas for education, as there is little other than some before-and-after surgery photographs in the book that will make any sense to the average patient considering undergoing orthognathic surgery. The author has avoided referencing the text specifically, and does not enter into discussion regarding evidence or philosophy relating to the management of orthognathic procedures; professing instead to obviate the need for the reader to have to wade through ‘‘scientific data and treatment philosophies’’, before being able to get down to the ‘‘essentials of orthognathic surgery’’. A recommended reading list of references is provided after each chapter, however the lists are not extensive, are somewhat parochial, and the most recent references, of which there are few, pertain mostly to the author’s publications in learned journals. The references probably relate to the corner-stones of science and technique upon which the author has built his own practise and philosophy. This is therefore not a book for studying in order to be on the cutting edge of debate, research and philosophy regarding orthognathic surgery. Instead, and this can be considered as the appeal and strength of the book, it is a text providing a clear and concise guide as to how get on and plan and execute the most common orthognathic surgical procedures faced by the average practitioner. The text offers a didactic, short and clear exposition of the authors’ approach (developed over many years and thousands of patients), to patient evaluation, diagnosis and treatment planning in general—
and related to specific dentofacial deformities; and culminates with a step-by-step description of the author’s three most frequently performed surgical procedures—the bilateral mandibular ramus sagittal split osteotomy, the maxillary Le Fort I osteotomy, and the sliding pedicled genioplasty. The text is liberally supported with clear line-drawings and photographs, and is presented in a format that is easy to read. The quality of the book in terms of binding, paper, printing, and drawing and photographic reproduction matches the high standards previously set by Quintessence. Many of the illustrations have appeared in the author’s previous publications in learned journals and presentations at international scientific meetings over the years. While surgeon’s embarking on a career of orthognathic surgery will find much in this book to give them greater confidence in treating these patients, and in communicating with the patients as well as professional colleagues, the surgeon who is long-in-tooth will also find enough in terms of tips and insights to warrant the purchase of the book, which should be on the shelf of everyone participating in this form of surgery. G.E. Lello 5B Ravelston Park, Edinburgh Scotland EH4 3DX, UK Tel.: +44-131-343-3816 E-mail address: [email protected] (G.E. Lello) Available online 18 November 2004 doi:10.1016/j.bjoms.2004.02.011
Implants in Qualitatively Compromised Bone Georg Watzek (Ed.), Quintessence Books, 2004, Price £62.00, ISBN: 1-85097-050-5. The stated aim of this book is to review the problem of compromised bone and its impact on dental implants. Within its 11 chapters, this multi-author text does indeed provide a comprehensive survey of this subject with widely researched findings and conclusions condensed into 182 pages. Despite its multi-author format, the separate sections of the book hang together neatly with chapters that are
0266-4356/$ — see front matter © 2004 Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
BOOK REVIEWS Essentials of Orthognathic Surgery Johan P. Reyneke, Quintessence Publishing Co., Inc., 2003, ISBN 0-86715-410-1, £134, 320 pages The author states, in his Preface, that the aim of this text is to provide the essentials of the science and art of orthognathic surgery for the benefit of residents and young surgeons, and to serve as an atlas for patient education. Additionally, busy clinicians ‘‘may find many refreshing reminders and hints for improving (the) diagnostic and technical management of patients with dentofacial deformities’’. The author succeeds admirably in the tasks he has set himself, except with regard to providing patients with an atlas for education, as there is little other than some before-and-after surgery photographs in the book that will make any sense to the average patient considering undergoing orthognathic surgery. The author has avoided referencing the text specifically, and does not enter into discussion regarding evidence or philosophy relating to the management of orthognathic procedures; professing instead to obviate the need for the reader to have to wade through ‘‘scientific data and treatment philosophies’’, before being able to get down to the ‘‘essentials of orthognathic surgery’’. A recommended reading list of references is provided after each chapter, however the lists are not extensive, are somewhat parochial, and the most recent references, of which there are few, pertain mostly to the author’s publications in learned journals. The references probably relate to the corner-stones of science and technique upon which the author has built his own practise and philosophy. This is therefore not a book for studying in order to be on the cutting edge of debate, research and philosophy regarding orthognathic surgery. Instead, and this can be considered as the appeal and strength of the book, it is a text providing a clear and concise guide as to how get on and plan and execute the most common orthognathic surgical procedures faced by the average practitioner. The text offers a didactic, short and clear exposition of the authors’ approach (developed over many years and thousands of patients), to patient evaluation, diagnosis and treatment planning in general—
and related to specific dentofacial deformities; and culminates with a step-by-step description of the author’s three most frequently performed surgical procedures—the bilateral mandibular ramus sagittal split osteotomy, the maxillary Le Fort I osteotomy, and the sliding pedicled genioplasty. The text is liberally supported with clear line-drawings and photographs, and is presented in a format that is easy to read. The quality of the book in terms of binding, paper, printing, and drawing and photographic reproduction matches the high standards previously set by Quintessence. Many of the illustrations have appeared in the author’s previous publications in learned journals and presentations at international scientific meetings over the years. While surgeon’s embarking on a career of orthognathic surgery will find much in this book to give them greater confidence in treating these patients, and in communicating with the patients as well as professional colleagues, the surgeon who is long-in-tooth will also find enough in terms of tips and insights to warrant the purchase of the book, which should be on the shelf of everyone participating in this form of surgery. G.E. Lello 5B Ravelston Park, Edinburgh Scotland EH4 3DX, UK Tel.: +44-131-343-3816 E-mail address: [email protected] (G.E. Lello) Available online 18 November 2004 doi:10.1016/j.bjoms.2004.02.011
Implants in Qualitatively Compromised Bone Georg Watzek (Ed.), Quintessence Books, 2004, Price £62.00, ISBN: 1-85097-050-5. The stated aim of this book is to review the problem of compromised bone and its impact on dental implants. Within its 11 chapters, this multi-author text does indeed provide a comprehensive survey of this subject with widely researched findings and conclusions condensed into 182 pages. Despite its multi-author format, the separate sections of the book hang together neatly with chapters that are
0266-4356/$ — see front matter © 2004 Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.