Atlas of oral and maxillofacial rehabilitation

Edited by:
  • K. Seto,
  • M. Matsuura,
  • K. Shimozato,
  • M. Goto &
  • T. Nomura
Ed. Surrey: Quintessence price £48, pp112 ISBN 4874177964 | ISBN: 4-874-17796-4

This multi-authored densely illustrated practical manual on prosthetic rehabilitation for maxillary and mandibular defects provides a well written basis for indications, classification of defects, design and manufacture of maxillofacial prostheses.

Section 1 highlights the classification of maxillofacial prostheses, the simulation of the defects and physiological aspects of rehabilitation (speech, eating and swallowing). The subsequent sections include chapters that specifically address maxillary defects, palatal and oropharyngeal defects, mandibular defects, facial defects and radiation stents. Each chapter illustrates the classification of different defects, highlighting the potential problems for rehabilitation. Also included in each section is a well illustrated step by step account of the laboratory techniques. There are often useful tips on evaluating access to the available oral working space (section 2) and tables that lay out the relative advantages and disadvantages of available materials. There is minimal discussion on the use of implants in relation to these defects (included in Chapters 10 and 18) and this perhaps reflects the relative novelty of implant use in these patients.

Despite being a multi-authored book, there is a consistent logical approach to each defect with minimal repetition providing an excellent 'whistle stop tour' of the world of maxillofacial prostheses. The illustrations are mainly excellent and overall this book is a very useful practical manual and should be a useful companion to surgical trainees, prosthodontists and dental technicians alike.