Prosthetic rehabilitation part II

  • G. Preti
UK: Quintessence price £165.00; pp 304 ISBN 9781850971986 | ISBN: 978-1-8509-7198-6

Prosthetic rehabilitation part II: technical procedures goes well beyond the basic aspects of the technical construction of removable dental prosthesis. The authors have made progressive links from the biological evaluation of individual patients to the influences on the production of removal dentures. There is a strong emphasis on the anatomical significance and the direct impact of this for the development of high quality dental prosthesis. Each of the references in every chapter has been assigned a code indicating the level of evidence. This is particularly good as it allows the reader to quickly and easily identify the quality of the study used.

Each chapter is very concise and explores issues such as soft tissue abnormalities and their relevance to clinical stages of denture production. The book also has a holistic outlook on dental prosthesis, discussing patient attitudes and satisfaction with a view to meeting ever increasing expectations.

The book covers all the main areas of removable dentures. Firstly the basic principles are discussed in detail including retention, stability and support, with the anatomical aspects illustrated by lots of clear step-by-step photos of ideal impressions, border moulding and its relationship to the quality of the appliance. The next aspect covers oral mucosal conditions in those wearing dentures including a chapter on burning mouth syndrome. It explains less frequently discussed issues such as soft tissue conditioners and denture adhesives.

There are further chapters on tooth retained and implant retained overdentures. Finally the book has excellent information regarding oral hygiene and long-term follow up for patients with removal prosthesis.

The nature of this book would appeal both to the generalist and specialist practitioner as it assumes only basic prior knowledge of removable dentures and provides a detailed scientific basis for the technical aspects of prosthetic dentistry, giving practitioners greater confidence in assessing patients and delivering high quality treatment for dentures.