Contemporary restoration of endodontically treated teeth

  • N. Z. Baba
(ed) Quintessence price £80.00; pp 228 ISBN 9780867155716 | ISBN: 978-0-8671-5571-6

With the ever increasing use of implants, in recent years less focus has been placed on the subject of restoring endodontic and broken down teeth.

Contemporary restoration of endodontically treated teeth explores a range of issues involved in treatment for root treated teeth. The book is aimed at dentists wishing to improve on their restorative skills in difficult situations, building on their current practice and providing alternative treatment options – rather than rushing for extractions or suspicious 'herodontics'.

The four main divisions of the book include treatment planning, methods of restoration of endodontically treated teeth, management of severely damaged endodontically treated teeth, and treatment of complications and failures. This covers a range of topics, all in a concise format that is easy to read. This is enhanced by high quality pictures that show step-by-step approaches to treatment. Throughout the book, the importance of evidence-based research is stressed and statements are based on clinical articles, arguing pros and cons of every method. Case reports are also used to illustrate how techniques have worked in clinical situations.

Some of the material and nomenclature may sound a little alien as the authors are of American origin. This may mean that some of the information discussed in the book may not be as relevant in the UK and should be noted.

I have found this book to be a valuable source of information. It displays theoretical knowledge with more than just an insight on how to use this clinically. Although some of the treatment options discussed are radical for use in the general dental setting, it shows what options are available to the patient. In summary, this book is an excellent way to expand your knowledge on restoring teeth that may have been previously thought of as unrestorable. Of course this is associated with risks and is very technique sensitive and therefore the fact that topics are discussed wholly is very important. The book would primarily benefit clinicians who already have an interest in restorative dentistry, although even the new dentist would find it an interesting read.