Many patients have difficulty understanding the need to replace a restoration that is not sensitive. With increasing numbers of aging baby-boomers presenting with entire quadrants of old alloy restorations beginning to break down, it is more important than ever to be able to show patients problems associated with untreated intra-coronal fractures.

From clinician Martin B. Goldstein, DMD, author of The Hidden Fracture and Caries Picture Book, the all-new What Your Eyes Can’t See offers superb photos that present close-up views of old amalgam restorations, followed by photos that reveal what was discovered after the restorations were removed. It graphically shows how subtle signs around old restorations may be the precursor of serious problems, including “hidden” caries, coronal fractures, an unrepairable midline fracture that could have been prevented if caught in time, and recurring decay underneath a chipped amalgam.

The photos allow you to explain the difference between fractures that can be treated with a simple bonded restoration versus those that require a crown or even extraction. Use in conjunction with your intraoral camera to compare the patient’s own restorations with featured cases. 20 full-color pages. 8¼" x 10¾" softback. Available in English or Spanish.