A comprehensive reference on the entire field of oral and maxillofacial surgery for dentists and surgeons
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Second Edition, is a comprehensive reference on oral and maxillofacial surgery. Suitable for dental, surgical, and medical disciplines that treat diseases of the head and neck, this resource brings together current research, experience, and advances to create a comprehensive guide for practicing surgeons and trainees. From preoperative to postoperative management, coverage ranges from basics such as patient assessment, dental anesthesia, wound healing, infection control, and surgical instrumentation to complex areas of oral and maxillofacial surgery, oral pathology, trauma, implant surgery, dentofacial deformities, temporomandibular joint disorders, and salivary gland disorders.
The second edition has been thoroughly updated with the contribution of international experts who provide a global perspective. Readers will find new chapters on innovations impacting the care of surgical patients. These innovations include virtual surgical planning, navigation, and tissue engineering for reconstruction. Special pediatric chapters have also been added on trauma and temporomandibular joint surgery, as well as an expanded section on cosmetic surgery. All updates are accompanied by medical illustrations and pictures that reflect changes in this specialized area of ​​dental and medical care.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery also includes information on:
Advanced clinical practice
Technical aspects of minimally invasive cosmetic procedures
Diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and the role of maxillofacial osteotomy
Diagnostic strategies, risk assessment, and guidelines for staging as well as surgical and nonsurgical management of osteonecrosis of the jaw
Clinical and radiographic features of dental and nondental cysts of the jaw, along with strategies for management
The second edition of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery continues to be a major milestone in an evolving field and is suitable for oral and maxillofacial specialists, dental surgeons, OMS residents, and trainees.
