Book reviews

Fundamentals for Maxillofacial Prosthetics. By Oscar E. Beder, B.S., D.D.S., F.I.C.D., F.R.S.H. Springfield, Ill., 1974, Charles C Thomas, Publisher. 227 pages, illustrated, indexed. Price

$17.50.

The stated purpose of this book is to discuss some of the basic background information that

is essential for successfully treating patients with maxillofacial defects. The editor and a num-

ber of contributors have written individual chapters on the topics that they feel contribute to

this background.

Most of the chapters are relatively short and deal with such subjects as diagnostic material,

treatment planning, psychology, speech, esthetics, color, and diet. Most of the information is

general and serves primarily to acquaint the reader with the subject. The chapters on “Func-

tional Speech Considerations” and “Biomechanical and Biomaterial Considerations in Prosthesis

Design” cover a lot of material which would be easier to understand if explained in more detail.

Additional illustrations would also be helpful.

Together, the chapters on “Hospital Dentistry” and “Diagnosis and Treatment Planning”

take up about one half of the book and are the most detailed and interesting. Unfortunately,

diagnosis and treatment planning are discussed in regard to surgical treatment, and while well

presented, the material is not correlated with prosthetics.

While most of the information in this book can be found in other texts, students and others

looking for some introductory information might find this book useful. EDWIN V. KLUTH, D.D.S., M.S.

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY MORGANTOWN, W. VA. 26506

Complete Denture Prosthodontics. Edited by John J. Sharry, B.S., D.M.D. Ed. 3. New York,

1974, McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc. 378 pages, illustrated, indexed. Price $19.50.

Dr. John J. Sharry’s third edition of Complete Denture Prosthodontics surpasses his previ-

ous edition. It is more concise, with more relevant information on this subject.

His publication contains 24 chapters; the first 10 are categorized as Background (Part I),

and in the final 14 chapters, Clinical Procedures (Part II) are discussed. Besides the editor,

there are 13 contributors who make the chapters interesting and most informative.

There are new chapters in this edition. Part I is written to provide the reader with perti-

nent psychologic and physiologic knowledge of patients. The chapter, “The Person,” by S.

Howard Payne, points out the need to correlate the knowledge of prosthetic problems and the

basic training in science with the understanding of the person being treated so that the best solution for that patient is realized.

Dr. Cheraskin states in his chapter, “The Systemic Influence,” in the opening sentence,

“Any general disability will make denture success uncertain.” He ably discusses the health

status of the denture patient, the relationship of oral and general health, and the effect of sys- temic therapy on denture tolerance. This alerts the reader to the interrelationship of health and

the success of a prosthetic appliance. Dr. Sharry’s treatment of “Bone ” is extremely important. He states, “Treatment procedures

can be successful only if the bony support remains intact.” Dr. Leslie R. Allen’s chapter, “Phonetics,” beautifully discusses palatograms, speech tests,

palatal contour, palatal thickness, and other factors that affect phonetics.

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Clinical Procedures (Part II) includes several ideas and techniques used currently in the construction of complete dentures. It begins with the chapter on “Diagnosis” and continues with the discussion of every step of denture construction, including the surgical management of the patient. Methods of treating various situations in the dental arch, including the single com- plete denture and implant dentures, are considered.

Chapters on “Intermaxillary Relations and the Arrangement” and “Occlusion of Teeth” are most interesting and helpful; and both are well illustrated, as is every segment of the book.

There is a chapter on “Unusual Dentures” by the editor which contains a discussion on the prosthetic treatment of edentulous children.

Dr. Muller DeVan presents “Delivery” and “Aftercare” to meet the physical, physiologic, and psychologic needs of a given patient. A very well written treatise on the problem of the pa- tient needing immediate dentures and its solution is detailed in an effective and practical way.

This book is different. It is unique. It stresses the need for thorough and practical knowl- edge of the basic sciences. Dr. Sharry has presented his treatise of complete denture prostho- dontics logically and comprehensively, with helpful illustrations and pertinent references listed alphabetically at the end of each chapter. It is an orderly, intelligent rationale of treatment for those edentulous patients who must wear complete denture prostheses. It is highly recommended for use as a textbook and reference guide for persons whose concern is the construction of complete dentures. He will greatly benefit by reading, studying, and following the directives so ably presented in this book.

CHESTER PERRY, D.D.S., MSG., AND SURESH R. GADGIL, B.D.S. 17200 E. WARREN AVE. DETROIT, MICH. 48224

Review of Dentistry. Edited by Maynard K. Hine, D.D.S., MS., D.Sc. Ed. 6. St. Louis, 1975, The C. V. Mosby Company. 697 pages, indexed. Price $14.95.

Are you preparing for a state board examination ? Used correctly, Maynard K. Hine’s new sixth revision of Review of Dentistry may be the key to success for the recent graduate as well as the specialist preparing for board certification. Twenty-seven contributors, experts in their re- spective fields, present a digest of material which encompasses the basic and clinical sciences of dental practice. The text is organized into the subjects that one can expect to find in board ex- aminations. The format includes those kinds of questions which the boards have found useful in testing the applicants’ knowledge in the various fields of dentistry, from pharmacology and anatomy to oral medicine and endodontics.

Do not wait till a week or even a month before the examination in starting your prepara- tion-this is not a book for cramming. Properly used, it can bring a considerable savings in time and energy in preparing to achieve your goal of a high score on the actual examination.

WILLIAM R. FORREST, D.D.S., M.S. 801 BRAEBURN DR. OXON HILL, MD. 20022

Radiographic Interpretation for the Dentist. By S. N. Bhaskar, B.D.S., D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D. Ed. 2. St. Louis, 1975, The C. V. Mosby Company. 226 pages, illustrated, indexed. Price $21.00.

Unlike his medical colleague, the dentist usually does not enjoy the luxury of awaiting a frozen section to confirm his diagnosis. He usually renders treatment based on a presumptive diagnosis. If the lesion responds to therapy, he assumes his diagnosis was correct. Although final diagnosis is made in the histopathology laboratory, considerable diagnostic information may be