Book review

  • C. Drago
Wiley Blackwell price £82.99; pp 392 ISBN 9781118513057 | ISBN: 978-1-1185-1305-7

This book contains 12 chapters and is logically divided into two sections. It has been produced with high precision and excellence, with each and every chapter explicitly enhanced by evidence-based current and classic literature.

The first three chapters introduce implant dentistry, implant restorative dentistry, technical components of implant systems and diagnosis and treatment planning. The second section is devoted to a variety of patients ranging from basic to more advanced and challenging cases, treated with overdentures, with accelerated treatment protocol and immediate occlusal loading protocols. Best practice procedural protocols for record-keeping, patient compliance, hygiene regimens and follow-up have been merged in clinical chapters.

The book is quick reading, highly illustrated with practical aspects of clinical procedures, common and advanced clinical cases, procedural protocols, treatment planning and sequencing, single unit restorations and implant supported denture prostheses including hybrid dentures. It contains a wealth of information and provides guidance to both experienced and novice implant dentists. It highlights the application of innovative and modern treatment modalities, incorporating modern technologies. There is a highly vivid walkthrough of modern technologies such as computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CADCAM), CT guided surgery, intraoral scanner (IOS) and digital impression.

In summary, this clinical evidence-based text provides the step-by-step practical skills, procedures, and coordination strategies that allow the implant dentist/dental practitioner to achieve the high levels of success obtainable with various modern implant systems. The author has translated best evidence-based science to the clinical setting with predictable treatment outcomes at affordable cost with sequential strategies. Emphasis of the book is also on clinicians to keep their knowledge and skills current.

The book provides readers with an excellent resource for patient management. Future editions should include a chapter exclusively on trouble shooting, problem fixing, long-term monitoring and maintenance of implants and implant retained prostheses.

The book is a must read for prosthodontists, general dentists, implant surgeons, dental students, hygienists and dental laboratory technicians and would be a valuable addition to their personal collection to improve the quality of life of their patients.