Clinical Review of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: A Case-based Approach, 2e

Organized around real patient scenarios, Clinical Review of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: A Case-based Approach, 2nd Edition, covers all the material you need to know for the board, in-service, and certification exams, while also preparing you to handle common patient situations in professional practice. Over 100 teaching cases are brought to life with an overview of the most common clinical presentations, physical examination findings, diagnostic tools, complications, treatments, and discussions of possible issues. This text covers the full scope of modern oral and maxillofacial surgery, while helping you focus on the conditions and disorders which are the most common, or have significant implications for modern clinical practice. "I would most definitely recommend this book." Reviewed by: N.Galligan, British Dental Journal Date: Jan 2015 With cases reflecting the classic presentation format of each disease process, this book prepares students for patient encounters during their oral and maxillofacial surgery rotations. It also helps residents learn and review "high yield" material that is commonly found in oral and maxillofacial training and on board examinations. It highlights clinical information that is commonly asked during rounds, in the operating room, and during examinations. For each case, it includes an overview of the most common clinical presentation, physical exam findings, diagnostic tools, complications, treatment, and a discussion of any controversial issues that may surround the case. The authors describe this book as "A little reach for the dental student, right on target for the OMS resident, and a strong refresher for OMS board certification." Case-based format prepares students and residents to pass the OMSSAT, with the Table of Contents corresponding to the exam's categories and questions.95 clinical cases focus on essential information regarding each disease process. Detailed illustrations -- including radiographs and clinical photographs or drawings -- provide a visual guide to conditions, techniques, diagnoses, and key concepts. Complements other Elsevier books such as Peterson: Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Fonseca: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Ward Booth: Maxillofacial Surgery. Content: Front Matter, Pages i-iii Copyright, Page iv Dedication, Page v Acknowledgments, Page v Chapter Editors and Contributors, Pages vi-x Foreword, Page xi Preface, Pages xii-xiii Chapter 1 - Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Pages 1-27 Chapter 2 - Pharmacology, Pages 29-64 Chapter 3 - Anesthesia, Pages 65-94 Chapter 4 - Oral and Maxillofacial Infections, Pages 95-118 Chapter 5 - Dentoalveolar Surgery, Pages 119-139 Chapter 6 - Dental Implant Surgery, Pages 141-185 Chapter 7 - Head and Neck Pathology, Pages 187-222 Chapter 8 - Craniomaxillofacial Trauma Surgery, Pages 223-291 Chapter 9 - Orthognathic Surgery, Pages 293-332 Chapter 10 - Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Pages 333-351 Chapter 11 - Oral Cancer, Pages 353-372 Chapter 12 - Reconstructive Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Pages 373-410 Chapter 13 - Facial Cosmetic Surgery, Pages 411-455 Chapter 14 - Syndromes of the Head and Neck, Pages 457-487 Chapter 15 - Medical Conditions, Pages 489-538 Appendix 1 - Abbreviations, Pages e1-e2 Appendix 2 - Normal Laboratory Test References for Adults, Pages e3-e4 Index, Pages 539-556