Main description:

This new edition is a comprehensive guide to dental pathology for students presenting the latest information in the field. The book is divided into two parts - General Pathology and Systemic Pathology.

The text has been fully revised and reorganised and the fifth edition includes new topics to ensure students are fully up to date with recent developments. Each topic concludes with a 'gist box' summarising the key points to assist revision.

The book features many new illustrations including line sketches, schematic drawings, specimen photographs, photomicrographs and tables.

This fifth edition is accompanied by a free book (9789386107961) providing practical exercises and 'key questions for viva voce' with answers, for self assessment.

Key Points

Fully revised, fifth edition presenting latest information in dental pathology
'Gist boxes' summarise key points of each topic
Includes free book of practical exercises and sample viva voce questions
Previous edition (9789350250419) published in 2011

Contents:

Part A: General Pathology

Section I: The Cell in Health and Disease

Introduction to Pathology
Cell Structure and Function, Cellular Ageing
Cellular Adaptations
Cell Injury: Etiology and Pathogenesis
Morphology of Cell Injury: Degenerations and Cell Death
Intracellular Accumulations
Amyloidosis
Genetic and Paediatric Diseases
Environmental, Nutritional and Vitamin Deficiency Disorders

Section II: Inflammation and Healing, Immunity and Hypersensitivity, Infections and Infestations

Inflammation: Acute
Inflammation: Chronic and Granulomatous
Healing of Tissues
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
Diseases of Immunity including AIDS

Section III: Fluid and Haemodynamic Disorders

Derangements of Body Fluids
Blood Flow Volume Disorders
Obstructive Haemodynamic Derangements

Section IV: Neoplasia

General Aspects of Neoplasia
Etiology and Pathogenesis of Neoplasia
Host-Tumour Relationship and Diagnosis of Neoplasms
Common Specific Tumours

Part B: Systemic Pathology

Section V: Haematology and Lymphoreticular Tissues

Disorders of Erythroid Series: Anaemias
Platelets and Bleeding Disorders
Diseases of Leucocytes and Lymphoid Tissues

Section VI: Selected Topics from Systemic Pathology

Diseases of Cardiovascular System
Diseases of Oral Cavity and Salivary Glands
Jaundice, Hepatitis and Cirrhosis
Hypertension and its Consequences
Diabetes Mellitus and its Complications
Common Diseases of Bones, Cartilage and Joints

Index