Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology

ISBN: 0721690033

Author: Douglas D. Damm

Condition: New

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGY deals with the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. The second edition of this text is completely revised and updated to bring you the latest information on the etiology, clinical features, histopathology, treatment, and prognosis of each disease entity. The most significant change to this edition is the new full-color format. Over 850 of 1,000 illustrations are presented in full color, bringing the subject matter to life. The full-color presentation allows for easy comparison of soft tissue lesions and facilitates classification of all lesions of the oral and maxillofacial region. Comprehensive review of the diseases that affect the oral and maxillofacial region Emphasizes the most current concepts of pathogenesis and management of each disease Approximately 1000 clinical photos, including over 850 in full color Each chapter is carefully organized into general disease groups Comprehensive appendix of differential diagnosis of oral and maxillofacial disease processes A comprehensive bibliography divided by pathologic topic is presented at the end of each chapter, allowing for quick location of supplemental literature Four highly accomplished authors with a broad range of clinical and teaching experience Over 850 full-color halftones bring the pathology of oral diseases to life Chapter outlines are presented at the beginning of each chapter Striking new full-color line drawings show clinical distribution of various lesions throughout the mouth and jaws