"The aim of this book is to give practical guidance on the safe dental management of patients with special needs and to highlight which patients should be referred for specialist care. Patient conditions are listed alphabetically, with dental management being discussed under standardised headings. Summary tables for each condition provide a source of quick reference, and the final section of the book discusses orofacial problems such as caries, tooth erosion, dry mouth and bruxism."--BOOK JACKET.

TRAUMATIC DENTAL INJURIES: A MANUAL The third edition of Traumatic Dental Injuries: A Manual builds on the widespread success of the previous two editions. The ultimate guide to dental trauma, the manual preserves its uniquely usable and reader-friendly format, demonstrating step-by-step treatment protocols for commonly occurring traumatic injuries. Several new sections have been added to expand the number of clinical scenarios, describing soft tissue injuries associated with dental trauma, showing how decoronation of ankylosed anterior teeth in adolescents can preserve the alveolar process for later implant placement, and identifying predictors for pulpal and periodontal ligament healing complications as well as for tooth loss. A unique feature of the new edition is the accompanying DVD which presents computer animations of all trauma scenarios, as well as links to the internet-based interactive Dental Trauma Guide to predict healing complications for individual trauma scenarios. KEY FEATURES Written by international authorities on dental trauma Demonstrates treatment protocols in a clear step-by-step format Illustrated throughout with high-quality color images and diagrams Includes more sections to expand number of clinical scenarios Accompanied by a new DVD of trauma scenario animations REVIEWS OF PREVIOUS EDITIONS The text is clear and well written and well referenced ... The chapters on diagnosis of periodontal and pulpal complications are particularly helpful as this is a difficult area for many clinicians. The manual will serve as an excellent reference for practitioners and dental students who have a good working knowledge of dental traumatology. Journal of Orthodontics Overall, this book is excellent and I believe would be an essential member of a dentist’s library. It is the sort of book that can be quickly read, and information and guidance can be located easily when the need arises. The price makes the book very affordable and I wholeheartedly recommend it as an essential reference source for the general dentist and dental student. Australian Endodontic Journal BY THE SAME AUTHORS Textbook and Color Atlas of Traumatic Injuries to the Teeth Fourth Edition Edited by J.O. Andreasen, F.M. Andreasen and L. Andersson ISBN 9781405129541 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Edited by L. Andersson, K.E. Kahnberg and M.A. Pogrel ISBN 9781405171199 DVD animations can be found by entering the ISBN at Booksupport.wiley.com

This book presents comprehensive coverage of new techniques, important developments, and innovative ideas in all fields of clinical dentistry. Topics discussed herein include ceramics in dentistry; pit and fissure sealants; multiple mucocele of the lower lip; residual periodontal pockets; phenobarbitone induced gingival overgrowth; oral cancer awareness amount patients; and the effects of home bleaching agents.

The radiograph is one of the most valuable tools available in the practice of dentistry, and to maximise the effectiveness of the X-rays, good technique is crucial.This popular practical guide to dental radiography, now in its fourth edition, has been written for dental students and all dental and health professionals involved in taking dental radiographs, including dental practitioners, dental auxiliaries and radiographers.It contains updated material including radiation protection and digitization, as well as covering the recognized technigue in an updated, user-friendly format. It describes how to take intra- and extra-oral radiographs safely, giving advice on how to achieve the best imatge possible, as well ashints on how to recify errors. There are chapters on how to achieve quality within a unit or clinic, and how to get the best from processing radiographs. The textbook contains over 250 illustrations, many of them new for this edition.