Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery / Edition 6

ISBN-13: 9780323091770 Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences Publication date: 03/29/2013 Edition description: Older Edition Pages: 718 Product dimensions: 8.70(w) x 11.10(h) x 1.30(d) 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.Features strong coverage of patient evaluation, treatment planning, and perioperative management. Team approach helps reader understand the interrelationships between the general dentist and surgeon. Extensive use of tables, ch