3rd Edition
by S. M. Balaji (Author), Padma Preetha Balaji (Author)
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.
