Written by Leah Huffman, Editorial & Marketing Director
In over a decade of reading manuscripts and editing books for Quintessence, I’ve never seen anything like Leandro Chambrone and Gustavo Avila Ortiz’s TISSUES. And I’ve seen a lot.
I’ve worked on books where the author puts faces back together after gunshot wounds (serious magic if you ask me); art books that teach you how to draw tooth morphology; textbooks about microbiology, biomechanics, and PRF that showcase the ingenuity of the human mind; and more esthetics books than I can count that wow you with the possibilities of modern techniques and materials coupled with true artistry.
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But TISSUES is something else. It blends the very best aspects of a scientific book with the practicality of a clinical manual and the beauty and elegance of art books, weaving a masterpiece for the reader to enjoy. The first chapter blows you away with stunning histologies revealing what’s going on at the microscopic level when we talk about periodontal and peri-implant health and disease (Fig 1). Chapter 2 goes through all the instruments you need, and trust me, you’ve never seen dental instruments look so good (Fig 2). Chapters 3 and 4 follow with everything you need to know about flaps and grafts, presented clearly and beautifully (Figs 3 to 6), and chapter 5 is nearly 300 pages of show-stopping cases that demonstrate what is possible when proper technique is executed by competent hands (Fig 7).
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When asked what makes their book so special, Leandro Chambrone and Gustavo Avila Ortiz said this: “We believe that the blend of the best available evidence with the clinical knowledge that we have acquired over the years, which is illustrated by a careful selection of images and videos, makes this book a valuable resource that truly highlights the intersection of art and science in the context of contemporary periodontology and implant dentistry. TISSUES was intentionally designed and structured to reach a wide range of readers, from dental students and residents to seasoned clinicians, by providing a solid foundation for proper case selection and adequate execution of different surgical interventions. We truly hope that the information enclosed in this book can contribute to optimize patient care and improve the quality of life of people around the globe.”
This book is simply a triumph, and every clinician should own it. For a deeper look, see the front matter, intro, part of chapter 1, and the index here.
Dr Leandro Chambrone received a DDS and a Certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics from Methodist University of São Paulo in Brazil. Subsequently, he earned a master’s degree and PhD degree in periodontics from the University of São Paulo. He serves as a faculty member in several prestigious institutions in North America, South America, and Europe. He holds positions of Associate Professor at Egas Moniz University (Portugal), Ad honorem Associate Professor at El Bosque University (Colombia), Visiting Professor at the University of Iowa, and Adjunct Associate Professor at Penn School of Dental Medicine. Beyond his enthusiasm and dedication as an educator and health care provider, Dr Chambrone is also heavily involved in clinical research and evidence-based dentistry. He has authored over 150 papers, including some commissioned consensus reviews for the American Academy of Periodontology and the European Federation of Periodontology. Dr Chambrone currently serves as Section Editor of Clinical Research for The International Journal of Oral Implantology and Section Editor of Periodontics for the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry.
Dr Gustavo Avila Ortiz obtained a DDS degree and completed his PhD at the University of Granada (Spain) before moving to Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he completed an MS degree and a Certificate in Periodontics at the University of Michigan. He has over 10 years of experience as an educator and has worked to advance the profession as a member of numerous institutional committees and scientific organizations; he is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. He was a faculty member at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, where he was the Phillip A. Lainson Professor and Chair of the Department of Periodontics. Dr Avila Ortiz serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Periodontology and Co-Editor for Clinical Advances in Periodontics, the official journals of the American Academy of Periodontology. He has authored more than 100 articles published in peer-reviewed journals as well as several book chapters. Aside from being regularly engaged in scholarly, administrative, and continuing education activities in different academic institutions, Dr Avila Ortiz maintains a private practice limited to periodontics and implant dentistry at Atelier Dental in Madrid, Spain.
TISSUES: Critical Issues in Periodontal and Implant-Related Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
By Leandro Chambrone and Gustavo Avila Ortiz
The success of periodontal and implant-related plastic and reconstructive surgical therapy is based on several fundamental principles, including an understanding of tissue characteristics in both health and disease, proper selection and use of surgical armamentarium, adequate flap design and management, and an understanding of the properties and indications of different graft materials. All of these elements are interconnected and must be considered in the process of treatment planning and patient care. This book beautifully weaves together clear narrative and stunning visuals to illustrate the five core components of periodontal and implant-related plastic and reconstructive surgical therapy—the tissues, the tools, the flaps, the grafts, and the surgeries—and how to manage them successfully in contemporary clinical practice. A true masterpiece in periodontology.
624 pp; 2,500+ illus; ©2022; ISBN 978-0-86715-963-9 (B9639)