Book excerpt: This unique reference illustrates the thought processes of dentists in several of the clinical specialties when their specific aspect of care is involved in complex dental cases. The text is divided into five sections to present decision making for treatment planning as viewed by specialists in the areas of periodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery. Each chapter is presented in a format that enables the reader to find solutions more easily than in traditional texts. Explanatory text accompanied by illustrations and references appears on the left-hand page, and an algorithm or decision tree appears on the right-hand page. NEW to this edition: * Coverage of recent changes in dental treatment options that affect your decision-making process * New information on surgery and implants in the periodontic section * Revised and expanded material on endodontics, orthodontics, and prosthodontics * Many new photographs and algorithms throughout