Book Details
Orange Code:61459
Paperback:485 pages
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1. Principles of investigation and diagnosis2. Disorders of development of the teeth and related tissues3. Dental caries4. Pulpitis, apical periodontitis, resorption and hypercementosis5. Gingivitis and periodontitis6. Major infections of the mouth, jaws and perioral tissues7. Cysts of the jaws8. Odontogenic tumours and tumour-like lesions of the jaws9. Non-odontogenic tumours of the jaws10. Genetic, metabolic and other non-neoplastic bone diseases11. Disorders of the temporomandibular joints and periarticular tissues12. Diseases of the oral mucosa: introduction and mucosal infections13. Diseases of the oral mucosa: non-infective stomatitis14. Tongue disorders15. Benign chronic white mucosal lesions16. Soft tissue (mesenchymal) neoplasms17. Melanoma and other pigmented lesions18. Anaemias, leukaemias and lymphomas19. Haemorrhagic diseases20. Immunodefi ciencies and HIV disease21. Allergy and autoimmune disease22. Endocrine disorders and pregnancy23. Renal disease24. Intellectual and physical disability and psychiatric disorders25. Pain, anxiety, neurological and psychogenic disorders26. Emergencies in dental practice
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This is a new edition of a classic textbook of oral pathology and oral medicine for dental students and candidates for postgraduate dentistry exams. Illustrated in colour throughout, the book offers a comprehensive introduction to the pathology of oral disease, its clinical manifestations and the principles of management. A final section deals with the medically compromised patient.
- Comprehensive coverage of both oral pathology and oral medicine in a single paperback volume
- Ideal for both undergraduate and post-graduate dentistry exams
- Lucid writing style provides easy access to essential information
- Illustrated in high quality throughout, with over 80 new full colour images
- Ample use of flow charts guide the student thorough the process of differential diagnosis for a range of conditions
- Classic text explaining the dental relevance of a range of systemic diseases
- Updated chapters on cancer and premalignancy, including new information on disease management.
- New section on healing of the normal tooth socket, and pathology of osseointegration and sinusitis.
- Includes discussion of controversial issues such as prophylaxis for infective endocarditis.
- Addition of new WHO disease classifications - such as premalignancy.
- New section on the relationship between the pathology of caries and its treatment.
- Usability of diagnostic flow charts improved by addition of icons to the relevant sections of text referring the reader to the flow chart.
- Many sections improved and updated, including cleft lip and palate, maxillary sinusitis and lichenoid reactions to amalgam restorations.
- New section on implants, implant related lesions and osseointegration.
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