Clinical problem solving in dentistry, (2^nd Ed.)

This book is designed to explain to dental students the processes of diagnosis and treatment planning, through considerations of clinical cases and problems which involve aspects of all the dental specialties. 56 cases in clinical dentistry are presented in a practical, problem solving way, leading the student towards the correct diagnosis and treatment plan. Explores treatment alternatives and evaluates their advantages and disadvantages. Integrates material from all the dental specialties in order to cover the full range of problems which students will meet in practice. Illustrated in colour throughout.

A high caries rate A multiocular radiolucency. An unpleasant surprise. Gingival recession. A missing incisor. A dry mouth. Painful trismus. A lump on the gingival. Pain on biting. A defective denture base Sudden collapse. A difficult child. Pain after extraction. A loose tooth. Oroantral fistula. Troublesome mouth ulcers. A lump in the neck. Trauma to an immature incisor. Hypoglycaemia. A problem overdenture Impacted lower third molars. A phone call from school. Discoloured anterior teeth. A very painful mouth. Caution - X-rays. Ouch! A swollen face and pericoronitis. First permanent molars. A sore mouth. A failed bridge. An adverse reaction. Advanced periodontitis. Fractured incisors. An anxious patient. A blister on the cheek. Bridge design. Management of anticoagulation. A white patch on the tongue. Another white patch on the tongue. Molar endodontic treatment. A swollen face. Missing upper lateral incisors Anterior crossbite. Unexpected findings A gap between the front teeth. A lump in the palate. Rapid breakdown of first permanent molars. Oral cancer. A complicated extraction. Difficulty in opening the mouth. Tooth wear. Worn front teeth. A case of toothache. A child with a swollen face. A pain in the neck. Failed endodontic treatment.

Dental students, VDPs or vocational trainees (ie dentists in their first year of practice)