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Theory and practice of precision attachment removable partial dentures
BOOK REVIEWS Theory and Practice of Precision Attachment Removable Partial Dentures. James L. Baker, D.D.S., M.S.D., and Richard J. Goodkind, D.M.D., M.S. St. Louis, 1981, The C. V. Mosby Co., 282 pages, 582 illustrations, indexed. Price $45. The intended purpose of this book is to provide basic principles and knowledge for clinicians who wish to use precision attachment removable partial dentures. This is a well-written, clearly organized, excellently illustrated, and well-printed quality textbook. The 23 chapters range from introduction and terminology through evaluation and treatment and end with insertion and postinsertion care. All the clinical and laboratory procedures are extremely well illustrated. The chapter on periodontal considerations by Bruce L. Pihlstrom is excellent. While the book is ’ well referenced for those seeking additional knowledge, I feel that more emphasis should have been placed on the inherent problems of rigid connectors in Kennedy Class I and II patients for those who will use this text as a sole reference. The authors’ cautionary comment on page 193 (“Routine recall and maintenance is perhaps the most important cdnsideration for the longevity of the removable prosthesis.“) could have been printed in boldface capital letters. Altogether, a very worthwhile text for the interested general practitioner. GEORGE A. KIRK, D.D.S. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DEPARTMENT OF REMOVABLE PROSTHODONTICS OREGON HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY PORTLAND,
UNIVERSITY
OR 97201
Operative Dentistry, ed 4. H. William Gilmore, D.D.S., M.S.D., Melvin R. Lund, D.M.D., MS., Colonel David J. Bales, D.D.S., M.S.D., and JamesP. Vernetti, D.D.S. St. Louis, 1982, The C. V. Mosby Co., 379 pages,illustrated, indexed. Price $34.95. The objective of this book as stated by the authors “is to present the proven aspects of operative dentistry that are recognized as quality dental treatment.” The purpose of the book is to produce optimum oral health care and reinforce the understanding and efficiency of the dentist and office team. The book is intended for the beginning student and provides basic knowledge of proven procedures in operative dentistry. The printing and binding are of high quality. The subject matter is heavily technique oriented and is presented in 16 logically ordered chapters. However, the individual chapters are inconsistent in style, organization, and thoroughness, a reflection of the many authors. Chapter 12, “Preparation, Placement, and Finishing of Direct Gold Restorations,” although very thorough, is offered in cookbook fashion with step-by-step procedures similar to the style of a laboratory manual. There is minimal 292
text and extensive use of line drawings to illustrate technique. In contrast Chapter 13, “Intracoronal Cast Gold Restorations,” provides a very detailed description of each technique with only limited use of drawings and several photographs to illustrate the text. A better balance of text and illustrations throughout the book would allow easier reading and a better understanding of the material. In addition, emphasis on the principles of and rationale for the restorative techniques described and the application of these basic principles to each of the various restorative materials such as occurs in Chapter 10 would be helpful to the student in identifying important concepts. The drawings are generally of good quality and effective. The black-and-white photographs lack both quality and effectiveness. Several photographs are poorly focused, overexposed, blurred, or contain excessive glare. Electron micrographs appear without reference to the magnifications. In Chapter 1 the authors identify the core areas of operative dentistry as “diagnosis and treatment planning, the properties of tooth structure, the reduction of tooth structure and design of the cavity preparation, materials science, pulp physiology and pathology, preventive measures, management of the gingival tissues and supporting structures, occlusion, control of pain and anxiety, management of auxiliaries, and financial and management matters.” The authors adequately present specific operative techniques of cavity preparation, restoration, and manipulation of materials. But many of the remaining core areas such as preventive dentistry, periodontal therapy, occlusion, and management receive little emphasis. The authors state that their “goal has been to update and simplify all aspects of the subject and to make a contribution.” The simplicity of the textbook might be considered both its strength and its weakness. I recommend the textbook for the beginning student in operative dentistry. It is a good textbook that provides an introduction to the subject of operative dentistry and a foundation on which the student can build. GARY L. HILL, UNIVERSITY
D.D.S., M.S.
OF MINNESOTA
School 0F DENTISTRY MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Dental Materials in Clinical Dentistry. M. H. Reishick, D.D.S., D.M.D., M.S. Littleton, Mass., John Wright, PSG Inc., 384 pages, 194 illustrations, indexed. Price $34.50. Dr. Reisbick is a professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Southern California, School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, California. Dr. Reisbick not only edited this volume but also contributed the sections on Amalgam, Impressions, Casts and Dies, and NonpreciousCeramicMetal Alloys. Series Editor Alvin F. Gardner, who wrote the Forward, FEBRUARY
1983
VOLUME
49
NUMBER
2
UNIVERSITY
OR 97201
Operative Dentistry, ed 4. H. William Gilmore, D.D.S., M.S.D., Melvin R. Lund, D.M.D., MS., Colonel David J. Bales, D.D.S., M.S.D., and JamesP. Vernetti, D.D.S. St. Louis, 1982, The C. V. Mosby Co., 379 pages,illustrated, indexed. Price $34.95. The objective of this book as stated by the authors “is to present the proven aspects of operative dentistry that are recognized as quality dental treatment.” The purpose of the book is to produce optimum oral health care and reinforce the understanding and efficiency of the dentist and office team. The book is intended for the beginning student and provides basic knowledge of proven procedures in operative dentistry. The printing and binding are of high quality. The subject matter is heavily technique oriented and is presented in 16 logically ordered chapters. However, the individual chapters are inconsistent in style, organization, and thoroughness, a reflection of the many authors. Chapter 12, “Preparation, Placement, and Finishing of Direct Gold Restorations,” although very thorough, is offered in cookbook fashion with step-by-step procedures similar to the style of a laboratory manual. There is minimal 292
text and extensive use of line drawings to illustrate technique. In contrast Chapter 13, “Intracoronal Cast Gold Restorations,” provides a very detailed description of each technique with only limited use of drawings and several photographs to illustrate the text. A better balance of text and illustrations throughout the book would allow easier reading and a better understanding of the material. In addition, emphasis on the principles of and rationale for the restorative techniques described and the application of these basic principles to each of the various restorative materials such as occurs in Chapter 10 would be helpful to the student in identifying important concepts. The drawings are generally of good quality and effective. The black-and-white photographs lack both quality and effectiveness. Several photographs are poorly focused, overexposed, blurred, or contain excessive glare. Electron micrographs appear without reference to the magnifications. In Chapter 1 the authors identify the core areas of operative dentistry as “diagnosis and treatment planning, the properties of tooth structure, the reduction of tooth structure and design of the cavity preparation, materials science, pulp physiology and pathology, preventive measures, management of the gingival tissues and supporting structures, occlusion, control of pain and anxiety, management of auxiliaries, and financial and management matters.” The authors adequately present specific operative techniques of cavity preparation, restoration, and manipulation of materials. But many of the remaining core areas such as preventive dentistry, periodontal therapy, occlusion, and management receive little emphasis. The authors state that their “goal has been to update and simplify all aspects of the subject and to make a contribution.” The simplicity of the textbook might be considered both its strength and its weakness. I recommend the textbook for the beginning student in operative dentistry. It is a good textbook that provides an introduction to the subject of operative dentistry and a foundation on which the student can build. GARY L. HILL, UNIVERSITY
D.D.S., M.S.
OF MINNESOTA
School 0F DENTISTRY MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Dental Materials in Clinical Dentistry. M. H. Reishick, D.D.S., D.M.D., M.S. Littleton, Mass., John Wright, PSG Inc., 384 pages, 194 illustrations, indexed. Price $34.50. Dr. Reisbick is a professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Southern California, School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, California. Dr. Reisbick not only edited this volume but also contributed the sections on Amalgam, Impressions, Casts and Dies, and NonpreciousCeramicMetal Alloys. Series Editor Alvin F. Gardner, who wrote the Forward, FEBRUARY
1983
VOLUME
49
NUMBER
2