Botulinum Toxin for Facial Harmony
FLÁVIO ALTAMIRO, DDS
160 pages, 359 illustrations. $148. 2018.
Quintessence Publishing Co., Inc., 411 N. Raddant Road, Batavia, IL 60510.
(800) 621-0387; www.quintpub.com.
Since its introduction in 1989, injectable botulinum toxin has been studied and utilized for both cosmetic and therapeutic purposes. This book, written by a dentist, describes the esthetic use of botulinum toxin, including the basic principles of this biological agent and its preparation and administration. Facial analysis and photography are discussed as part of the treatment process. The book concludes with descriptions and before-and-after photographs of clinical cases covering a wide range of ages. QR (quick response) codes throughout the text link to PDFs, videos, and slide presentations for additional information. This text will be helpful to anyone interested in using botulinum toxin to improve patient esthetics.
Oral Pathology in Clinical Dental Practice
ROBERT E. MARX, DDS
376 pages, 425 illustrations. $98. 2017.
Quintessence Publishing Co., Inc., 411 N. Raddant Road, Batavia, IL 60510.
(800) 621-0387; www.quintpub.com.
This book is intended for clinical team members—the people who are often the first to observe infections, systemic diseases, or oral cancers in their patients. After a section on the identification of abnormalities and conditions, the text proceeds with chapters on a variety of head and neck lesions, masses, and other pathologies, each including a concise etiology, clinical and radiographic presentations, differential diagnoses, and suggested courses of action. This would be a good resource for clinicians who want to brush up on their knowledge of pathology to provide a fuller spectrum of patient care. Students, assistants, and any other personnel who work with patients would also benefit from the one-page summaries and illustrations of each condition.
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