Main description:

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 over 2700 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 images are being used for the first time and are unique in their presentation. There are also over 500 anatomical line diagrams that serve as a step-by-step surgical guide. Tables and boxes are used liberally throughout the textbook that serve to highlight core surgical concepts.
Contains of 50 chapters under 12 sections that span the entire field with sections on anaesthesia, minor oral surgery, space infections, maxillofacial pathologies, dentofacial deformities, 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 a chapter, which serves to emphasize the constantly expanding frontiers of the field. Sole purpose for this is to serve as a source of inspiration to an entire new generation to give their careers a research oriented direction.

With 15 videos to explain concepts of surgery along with its applications in a practical way. The live surgical demonstrations along with the accompanying commentary will serve as an invaluable tool in enhancing the overall learning experience.

Contents:

SECTION I DEFINITION AND SCOPE OF ORAL SURGERY

Chapter 1 Definition and Scope of Oral Surgery

SECTION II DIAGNOSIS

Chapter 2 History Taking and Clinical Examination

Chapter 3 Radiodiagnosis

Chapter 4 Diagnostic Aid-Haematological, Biochemical and

Microbiological Investigations

Chapter 5 Histopathological Investigation

SECTION III MEDICAL MANAGEMENT IN ORAL SURGERY

Chapter 6 Management of Medically Compromised

Chapter 7 Medical Emergencies and their Management

Chapter 8 Therapeutics in Oral Surgery

SECTION IV ANAESTHESIA IN ORAL SURGERY

Chapter 9 Local Anaesthesia

Chapter 10 General Anaesthesia

SECTION V PRINCIPLES OF PRACTISING ORAL SURGERY

Chapter 11 Armamentarium

Chapter 12 Sterilisation and Disinfection

Chapter 13 Incisions and Flaps

Chapter 14 Suturing Materials and Techniques

Chapter 15 Haemorrhage and Shock

Chapter 16 Wound Care

SECTION VI MINOR ORAL SURGERY

Chapter 17 Exodontia

Chapter 18 Impaction

Chapter 19 Endodontic Surgery

Chapter 20 Preprosthetic Surgery

Chapter 21 Dental Implantology

SECTION VII SPACE INFECTIONS

Chapter 22 Odontogenic Infections and their Sequelae

Chapter 23 General Principles of Evaluation and Management

Chapter 24 Head and Neck Space Infections

Chapter 25 Osteomyelitis, Osteoradionecrosis and Osteochemonecrosis

SECTION VIII MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGIES

Chapter 26 Cysts of the Oral Cavity

Chapter 27 Odontogenic Tumours

Chapter 28 Nonodontogenic Tumours

Chapter 29 Oral Cancer

Chapter 30 Management of Head and Neck Tumours

Chapter 31 Salivary Gland Pathologies

Chapter 32 Maxillary Sinus and its Implications

Chapter 33 Orofacial Cleft

Chapter 34 Orofacial Neuropathy

SECTION IX DENTOFACIAL DEFORMITIES

Chapter 35 Orthognathic Surgery

Chapter 36 Distraction Osteogenesis

SECTION X TMJ

Chapter 37 Anatomy of TMJ

Chapter 38 TMJ Disorders

Chapter 39 TMJ Ankylosis

Chapter 40 Internal Derangements and Condylar Dislocation

SECTION XI MAXILLOFACIAL TRAUMA

Chapter 41 Emergency Management and Preliminary Examination of a Trauma Patient

Chapter 42 Basic Principles of Management of Maxillofacial Trauma

Chapter 43 Dentoalveolar Fracture

Chapter 44 Fractures of the Mandible

Chapter 45 Maxillary Fractures

Chapter 46 Orbitozygomatic Complex

Chapter 47 Naso-orbito-ethmoid Fracture

Chapter 48 Frontal Bone Fractures

SECTION XII MISCELLANEOUS

Chapter 49 Medicolegal Considerations in Dentistry

Chapter 50 Recent Advances