Prosthetic Treatment of the Edentulous Patient

Despite continuing improvements in oral health, there will always be a significant number of people who lose all of their teeth. As people live longer and total tooth loss occurs later, successful provision of complete dentures is increasingly challenging, and managing the transition from the natural to the artificial dentition has become more critical. On top of this the clinician must meet the ever increasing aesthetic and functional expectations of their patients.The fifth edition of this well established and highly regarded textbook has been completely revised and updated and includes a brand new section on implant overdentures. Now in full colour throughout, the book contains over 100 illustrations.Primarily aimed at undergraduate dental students, Prosthetic Treatment of the Edentulous Patient will also be of value to all those, including dental technicians, who are faced with solving the problems of complete denture treatment in dental practice. Adopts a flexible approach to accommodate the variation found in edentulous patients Sections on audit at the end of each clinical chapter Stresses the importance of evidence-based treatment Emphasises care of the elderly and the value of holistic treatment

Robin Basker is former Professor of Dental Prosthetics at the University of Leeds Dental School.

John Davenport is former Professor of Primary Dental Care at the University of Birmingham Denatl School.

J Mark Thomasan is Professor of Prosthodontics & Oral Rehabilitation at Newcastle School of Dental Sciences. He is Editor of the European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry, treasurer for the British Society for the Study of Prosthetic Dentistry
and is on the management committee of the British Society for Dental Research.