Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Tapa dura

With outstanding illustrations, this popular text presents the fundamental principles of surgical and medical management of oral surgery problems. To allow immediate clinical application, the basic techniques of evaluation, diagnosis, and medical management are presented in sufficient detail. Also included is an overview of oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures performed by the specialist. This well-organized text also defines the role of the general dentist in the team approach to the surgical management of complex problems and the benefits to the patient and referring dentist.

The intention of this text is to present a comprehensive description of the basic oral surgery procedures that the practitioner performs in his office. A secondary goal is to present information regarding advanced and complex surgical management of patients to the oral and maxillofacial surgeon. This sixth edition includes a new chapter on endodontic surgery, expansion of implantology, and updated information on OSHA guidelines. It also has 150 additional illustrations, including 64 colour photographs.