Dr Saj Jivraj, Author of the new BDJ Clinician's Guide: 'Graftless solutions for the edentulous patient'

The BDJ, in association with the BDA, have published the first in a new series of books: the BDJ Clinician's Guides. This new series will build on the trusted BDJ Clinical Guides to create books that update and inform the busy clinician on key topics across all fields of dentistry. Each volume is authored by recognised experts, is superbly illustrated and provides concise, highly practical guidance and solutions. The first book in the series is Graftless solutions for the edentulous patient, so we spoke to the editor, Dr Saj Jivraj, to find out more about it.

Why should people read this book?

This book is designed to present a systematic and practical approach to restoring the edentulous and soon to be edentulous patient with fixed implant-supported restorations. The data shows that the number of edentulous patients is increasing and clinicians will need to be familiar with the treatment strategies in treating these types of patients. This text is comprehensive in that it addresses protocols for diagnosis, treatment planning, surgery, restoration and maintenance. It also covers laboratory techniques so that the end result is aesthetically acceptable and biomechanically sound.

This text is written in collaboration with a host of well-respected clinicians, authors and teachers, who are leaders in their field. These clinicians have years of experience in this field and are well published and provide this treatment in their daily private practices.

Who is it aimed at?

This book is written for general dentists, surgical specialists, prosthodontists, laboratory technicians, hygienists and dental assistants. Representatives from implant companies could also benefit from the detailed knowledge about this treatment protocol.

Did you enjoy writing it?

Full mouth restoration using dental implants is my passion. Collaborating with world renown clinicans, authors and teachers was very rewarding. So yes I very much enjoyed writing this text. I'm already looking forward to the second edition.

What made you write it?

I felt the dental profession did not have a comprehensive text in treating this type of patient. I began treating patients using this protocol almost 13 years ago. When I started there was nothing out there to really explain the techniques and the protocols for success. I thought it would be great to collaborate with some of the world's best clinicians/authors and bring their experience to the forefront so others may obtain this information from one source

Any advice for future authors of BDJ Clinician's Guides?

Be organised, be prepared and be ready to roll your sleeves up. It's hard work but when it all comes to fruition it's a great feeling

What do you do in spare time?

With writing, teaching and private practice I spend a lot of time away from my family. So all the spare time I have is spent with the people who matter most – my wife, Dilaz, and two children, Sara and Zain. We love to travel and experience different cultures.

What other dentistry books would you highly recommend?

One comes to mind and it happens to be part of a BDJ clinical series: Treatment planning in implant dentistry by S. Jivraj and W. W. L. Chee. We are ready for the second edition so watch this space.