Stoma Edu J. 2024;11(1-2):
pISSN 2360-2406; eISSN 2502-0285
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Books Review
https://doi.org/10.25241/stomaeduj.2024.11(1-2).bookreview.3
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Treatment Options Before and After Edentulism, a book edited by Yasemin Özkan, addresses an
often overlooked but highly signicant topic in dentistry: how to manage the transition from
partial to complete edentulism in patients who are not candidates for xed implant-supported
prostheses-whether due to medical, anatomical, or nancial constraints.
The book focuses on tooth-supported overdentures, also known as attachment-retained
overdentures. It details the various types of attachments used in these restorations, including ball
or locator attachments, bar attachments, telescopic attachments, and magnetic attachments. The
authors explain the principles behind each system, outline the clinical indications and contraindi-
cations, and provide guidance for appropriate case selection.
Structured into nine chapters, the book oers a comprehensive approach:
• The rst two chapters cover the fundamental principles of attachment-retained overdentures
and review all the prosthetic systems suitable for such cases.
• The next four chapters explore each type of attachment system in detail. Each is richly illustrated
with clinical images that highlight specic indications and techniques.
• The nal three chapters are devoted to essential clinical protocols: case assessment to determine
the appropriate type of restoration, tooth preparation procedures for attachment placement, and
post-treatment maintenance-all critical steps for ensuring long-term success and restoration
longevity.
By addressing a subject rarely covered in dental literature, Treatment Options Before and After
Edentulism lls an important gap. The book is especially valuable for prosthodontists, but it also
serves as a practical guide for general dentists who frequently encounter such challenging cases
in daily practice.
The Books Review is drafted in the reviewer’s sole wording and illustrates his opinions
Treatment Options Before and After
Edentulism
Tooth Supported Overdentures
Editor: Yasemin Özkan
Publisher: Springer Nature, Switzerland
Language: English
ISBN: 978-3-031-37581-1
Edition: 1/e
Publish Year: 2023
Pages: 421, Illustrated
Price: €149.79
Sanda Mihaela Popescu
DMD, PhD, Professor
Faculty of Dentistry
University of Medicine and Pharmacy Craiova
Craiova, Dolj, Romania
e-mail: sanda.popescu@umfcv.ro
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