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Theories and techniques of oral implantology
Book reviews
Theories and Techniques of Oral Implantology. By Linkow, Chercheve, and Jones. Vols. I and II. St. Louis, 1970, The C. V. Mosby Company. 698 pages. Price $65.00. This two-volume text discusses the theory and technique of dental implants used to restore and removable prosthetic appliances. Both single teeth, fixed partial prosthetic appliances, volumes are illustrated with good quality drawings to help the reader understand the written material which is presented. The texts are nicely indexed and referenced, and the chapters are subdivided to allow for ease in finding major subject areas. The quality of printing and binding makes the written material easy to follow. Case reports add to the text allowing the reader to see what has been done for individual patients. The extent of the two volumes allows for complete discussion of this area of dentistry, and therefore the books would be of interest to any practitioner contemplating this type of service for his patients. WILLIAM R. WALLACE, D.D.S.
Minor Oral Surgery. By Geoffrey pany. 335 pages. Price $7.25.
L. Howe.
Baltimore,
1971, The Williams
& Wilkins
Com-
The book is well written for the use of the general dental practitioner and also for postgraduate doctors in oral surgery training. The author covers the material very well, pointing out the major issues and procedures of minor oral surgery. His style of writing is easily comprehended, and I found very minor discrepancies in the British treatment procedures of minor oral surgery as compared to those used in the United States. Many dentists may avoid foreign publications because of the feeling of vast changes in techniques. This was not the case with this book. As a matter of fact, I was very impressed with the Chapters II, “Importance of the General Condition of the Patient in Oral Surgery,” and XV, “Some Complications of Oral Surgery.” The subject matter is well organized, and the table of contents is in a progressive sequence relative to surgical procedures. The illustrations are suitable, but I feel that they could have better contrast. There were several photographs which were unclear and required a second visual scrutiny. The quality and the style of the printing was adequate. I found no difficulty or strain in reading the print from both the figure illustrations and contents. I feel the worst part of this book is the binding. I do not feel that the back of this particular book will remain on my shelf very long. There is no support. Its color is atrocious, and I would overlook it without hesitancy. The front cover has printing stating the title and author which is very difficult to read. The cover is sticky and uncomfortable to your hand. Any wetness of your palm automatically adheres to the cover. I feel that the book’s binding is a disservice to the information within. All in all, I feel the informative nature of this book is good and would recommend that dentists purchase it. A change in the binding may warrant more success in the selling of the text. MARLIN F. TROIANO, D.D.S., M.Sc., PH.D.
Oral
Implantology. By A. Norman Cranin, A.B., D.D.S., C Thomas, Publisher. 340 pages. Price $25.75.
F.A.D.S.A.
Springfield,
1970, Charles
This book is designed to cover the entire scope of implantation as it is used in dentistry. It is divided into seven sections which adequately present all areas of implants. The subjects of 462
Theories and Techniques of Oral Implantology. By Linkow, Chercheve, and Jones. Vols. I and II. St. Louis, 1970, The C. V. Mosby Company. 698 pages. Price $65.00. This two-volume text discusses the theory and technique of dental implants used to restore and removable prosthetic appliances. Both single teeth, fixed partial prosthetic appliances, volumes are illustrated with good quality drawings to help the reader understand the written material which is presented. The texts are nicely indexed and referenced, and the chapters are subdivided to allow for ease in finding major subject areas. The quality of printing and binding makes the written material easy to follow. Case reports add to the text allowing the reader to see what has been done for individual patients. The extent of the two volumes allows for complete discussion of this area of dentistry, and therefore the books would be of interest to any practitioner contemplating this type of service for his patients. WILLIAM R. WALLACE, D.D.S.
Minor Oral Surgery. By Geoffrey pany. 335 pages. Price $7.25.
L. Howe.
Baltimore,
1971, The Williams
& Wilkins
Com-
The book is well written for the use of the general dental practitioner and also for postgraduate doctors in oral surgery training. The author covers the material very well, pointing out the major issues and procedures of minor oral surgery. His style of writing is easily comprehended, and I found very minor discrepancies in the British treatment procedures of minor oral surgery as compared to those used in the United States. Many dentists may avoid foreign publications because of the feeling of vast changes in techniques. This was not the case with this book. As a matter of fact, I was very impressed with the Chapters II, “Importance of the General Condition of the Patient in Oral Surgery,” and XV, “Some Complications of Oral Surgery.” The subject matter is well organized, and the table of contents is in a progressive sequence relative to surgical procedures. The illustrations are suitable, but I feel that they could have better contrast. There were several photographs which were unclear and required a second visual scrutiny. The quality and the style of the printing was adequate. I found no difficulty or strain in reading the print from both the figure illustrations and contents. I feel the worst part of this book is the binding. I do not feel that the back of this particular book will remain on my shelf very long. There is no support. Its color is atrocious, and I would overlook it without hesitancy. The front cover has printing stating the title and author which is very difficult to read. The cover is sticky and uncomfortable to your hand. Any wetness of your palm automatically adheres to the cover. I feel that the book’s binding is a disservice to the information within. All in all, I feel the informative nature of this book is good and would recommend that dentists purchase it. A change in the binding may warrant more success in the selling of the text. MARLIN F. TROIANO, D.D.S., M.Sc., PH.D.
Oral
Implantology. By A. Norman Cranin, A.B., D.D.S., C Thomas, Publisher. 340 pages. Price $25.75.
F.A.D.S.A.
Springfield,
1970, Charles
This book is designed to cover the entire scope of implantation as it is used in dentistry. It is divided into seven sections which adequately present all areas of implants. The subjects of 462