A Concise Textbook Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery

Revised edition of: Oral and maxillofacial surgery / [edited by] Cyrus Kerawala, Carrie Newlands. Second edition. 2014.

Written in the proven Secrets® question-and-answer format, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Secrets, 3rd Edition is an authoritative source for the effective and safe practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) - and the ideal preparation tool for clinical rotations, exams, and board certification in OMS. Thoroughly revised and updated with the most current clinical information, this new edition provides dental students, OMS residents, and clinicians with practical tips, answers, and secrets from OMS experts. Best of all, it fits in your lab coat pocket so you can consult it wherever you go! Over 2,300 questions and answers offer valuable pearls, tips, memory aids, and secrets from oral and maxillofacial surgery experts in a concise, easy-to-read format. Popular and trusted Secrets® question-and-answer format helps you better understand the questions you are asked and provides you with perspective for the questions you ask yourself. Edited by two highly respected leaders in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS), with chapters written by internationally recognized experts in the field, making this an authoritative resource for the safe and effective practice of OMS. Convenient pocket size means you can consult this book wherever you go and carry it in your lab coat. NEW! 13 all-new chapters bring you the most current clinical information on recent advances in the science and practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery. NEW! Cosmetic Surgery section covers the evaluation of the aging face, forehead/belpharoplasty, facelift/neck, rhinoplasty, and non-invasive cosmetic procedures. NEW! Updated Secrets® two-color design highlights questions, tables, boxes, and bulleted lists so you can find information more easily.

In the second edition of the book a detailed and authoritative exposition of basic principles of oral and maxillofacial surgery is presented in altogether 50 chapters under 12 sections. From basic oral surgical procedures encountered by general practitioner to advance and complex surgical procedures that need to be referred to an oral and maxillofacial surgery specialist, all are covered in sufficient detail with a judicious mix of text and illustrations including clinical photos, radiographs, CT and CBCTs. Consists of 2454 high resolution clinical images, for better clarity of the surgical concepts in step wise manner; 400 neatly drawn anatomical line illustrations, valuable for preparation during exams; and 150 tables and more than180 boxes for better understanding of the discussed core concepts Includes chapters like Emergency Management and Preliminary Examination of a Trauma, Basic Principles in Management of Maxillofacial Injuries, Dentoalveolar Fractures, Mandibular Fractures, Maxillary Fractures, Orbitozygomatic complex, Naso-orbito-ethmoid Fractures and Frontal Fractures in Section XI on Maxillofacial Trauma Contains chapters on Local Anaesthesia, Armamentarium, Impaction, Exodontia, Implantology, Orofacial Clefts and Distraction Discusses important concepts like Definitions, History Taking, Radiodiagnosis, Biochemical, Haematological and Microbiological Investigations, Histopathological Investigation, Impaction, Endodontic Surgery Covers recent advances: Bone Substitutes, Bioresorbable Plates, Lasers in Oral Surgery, Piezoelectric Surgery and Robotic Surgery along with a chapter on Medicolegal Considerations in Dentistry – General Principles of Evaluation and Management – Incisions and Flaps – Haemorrhage and Shock – Potential Spaces and their Management – Odontogenic Tumours – Nonodontogenic Tumours – Oral Cancer – Management of Jaw Tumour – Anatomy of TMJ – Internal Derangements and Condylar Dislocation – TMJ Disorders – TMJ Ankylosis

Peterson's Principles of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Third Edition, encompasses a wide range of diverse topics making it a unique text amongst the medical and dental specialties. The purpose of this concise, easy-to-read two-volume text is to provide an authoritative and currently referenced survey of the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. It contains the necessary information for clinicians and is an ideal reference text for preparation for board certification in the specialty.

Essentials of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery

The Fourth edition of the book is a scholastic and comprehensive presentation of oral and maxillofacial surgery that delves into all aspects of the specialty in an insightful and penetrating manner. This textbook is written in a language that is easy to comprehend and the latest surgical techniques and developments are categorised into easily understandable segments. The contents were well structured, organised and designed to adequately meet the curriculum requirement in oral and maxillofacial surgery. - Consists of over 2,000 high-resolution photographs, CTs, and CBCTs of surgical cases that illuminate surgical concepts with a clarity that makes them easy to understand. Many of these are being used for the first time and are unique in their presentation. There are also over 1100+ anatomical line diagrams that serve as a step-by-step surgical guide. Tables, flowcharts and boxes are used liberally throughout the textbook to highlight core surgical concepts. - Contains 57 chapters under 14 sections that span the entire field, with sections on anaesthesia, minor oral surgery, maxillofacial infections, maxillofacial pathologies, dentofacial deformities, neurogenic disorders, temporomandibular joint surgeries, and maxillofacial trauma. - Discusses basic concepts that serve as building blocks, such as definitions, history taking, and treatment planning. Radiodiagnosis, microbiological, histopathological, and biochemical analyses are also provided. - Highlights cutting-edge advances being made in the field in the last chapter, which serves to emphasise the constantly expanding frontiers of the field. The sole purpose of this is to serve as a source of inspiration to an entire new generation and give their careers a research-oriented direction.