Iven Klineberg and Steven E. Eckert. Mosby Ltd. price £69.99 pp 288 ISBN

9780723438090

This book fills a gap in the literature available, by bringing together well-known biological theory, recent research and clinically relevant considerations for a 'functional occlusion' all-in-one text.

The scientific basis of the book is well evidenced throughout. There are four main sections: 1. Biological considerations, which covers background theory on the neural framework, occlusion & health, neuroplasticity and its implications for cognition, anatomy and pathophysiology; 2. Assessment of occlusal form, diagnostics for treatment planning and articulators; 3. Oral implant occlusion; and 4. Clinical practice and occlusion management.

The four main sections are further divided into 21 chapters, all easy to read and informative, with colour illustrations. The text is equally relevant for GDPs, undergraduates and postgraduates in all specialties of dentistry. I have no doubt it will be listed as a standard text in many universities and dental schools.

In particular, I enjoyed the sections on TMJ, as well as occlusion and oral implant restoration. I would certainly recommend this book as a very worthy addition to any practitioner's reference library.