Book review

Editors Andrew Eder and Maurice Faigenblum have drawn our attention again to the critical subject of tooth wear in their latest, third edition of this multi-author book. Tooth wear is an important area of clinical dentistry, increasing in prevalence and of clinical concern for dentists and patients alike. It provides many challenges for dentists; in its diagnosis and multifactorial aetiology, decisions about when and how to intervene and choice of restorative material and technique when required to restore.

The theme is thoughtful and conservative, outlining the importance of minimal intervention and the need to determine disease activity before entering a restorative cycle, being cognizant of the cost and re-treatment faced by patients once they enter that cycle.

Loomans and Mehta outline a decision-based flowchart, providing a pragmatic approach for general dentists to determine the appropriate level of intervention, including counselling and monitoring. They highlight the need for additive strategies that conserve tooth structure and provide a management guide to managing changes to the occlusal vertical dimension.