Atlas of oral and extraoral bone harvesting

  • R. E. Marx &
  • M. R. Stevens
UK: Quintessence price £120.00; pp 168 ISBN 9780867154825 | ISBN: 978-0-8671-5482-5

This first edition of this book is co-authored by Robert Marx and Mark Stevens. These American authors combine many years of clinical experience. Due to the increased demand and expectations of reconstructive surgery and provision of implants, bone harvesting is a fundamental issue. This comprehensive textbook outlines the surgery of oral and extra-oral bone harvesting supported by detailed knowledge of each surgical site.

This book is primarily aimed at surgeons providing reconstructive surgery and ridge augmentation. However, it may serve equally well for general dentists by providing a detailed yet interesting overview of bone harvesting.

The first chapter provides a brief history and the general principles of bone harvesting. The following eight chapters are each devoted to the differing donor sites: five extra-oral (tibia, posterior and anterior ilium, rib and cranial bone) and three intra-oral (chin, mandibular ramus and maxillary tuberosity). These chapters present a detailed step-by-step approach of the surgical techniques required for harvesting bone. Each donor site is systematically presented with identical sub-headings including: indications, utility, contra-indications, cautions, anatomy, patient positioning, surgical techniques, drains and dressings, post operative care and complications. Every chapter provides the reader with a thorough understanding of the anatomy and surgical approach, supported by clear illustrations and case photographs.

The closing chapters of this book introduce 'no harvest site surgery', which may supplement or provide an alternative to auto-genous grafting. These chapters discuss recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2/acellular collagen sponge, bone marrow aspirate and aspirate concentrate.

In summary, this book provides a comprehensive clinical guide to oral and extra-oral bone harvesting. The individual chapters are well structured, with a straightforward layout enabling the donor sites to be considered individually, or in comparison to one another. Although a detailed read, the plentiful illustrations and photographs help the reader to gain a full appreciation of the clinical situations. This book is an interesting read and may serve a wide audience as a detailed reference book.