Description
The new edition of this award-winning book offers a systemised and objective approach to clinical diagnosis and contemporary non-surgical management of the most common disorders seen in oral medicine. It places a strong emphasis on practical issues such as history taking, examination and differential diagnosis, when clinical investigations are indicated, and how to identify and describe oral lesions.Fully updated with six new chapters and new photographs and artworks, Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine 4e presents a straightforward, accessible but practical guide to the successful diagnosis and treatment of the most common and potentially serious disorders seen in oral medicine clinical practice. Maintaining a strong patient-centred approach throughout, the book also explores relevant systemic disorders and includes an updated but shortened recommended reading list. This clearly written book places a strong emphasis on practical issues and is beautifully illustrated with liberal use of tables, algorithms and clinical photographs.Senior dental students, dental practitioners and trainees and practitioners in oral medicine, surgery and pathology in particular, will find this book to be both an excellent source of reference and a thoroughly practical guide for clinical diagnosis and contemporary non-surgical management of conditions affecting the oral and maxillofacial region.The expert authors have completely revised and updated the content, making this an excellent reference source as well as a thoroughly practical guide.- Clearly written and easy to follow- Beautiful illustrations with a wealth of anatomical artwork and clinical photographs to support learning- Treatment algorithms, tables, 'pull out' boxes and sample 'patient information sheets' provide practical guidance- User-friendly format allows ease of access to information- Shows the reader how to interpret the findings of routine clinical investigations and understand the potential implications for the patient- Identifies relevant follow-up questions that may further clarify the findings of the clinical examination and refocus the history- Shows the reader how to identify lesions and understand their potential implications for the patient- Explains how to advise the patient about the nature of oral lesions and their predisposing factors- Identifies a range of therapeutic options and new emerging therapies
Table of Contents
SECTION I Fundamentals of Patient Management1. Principles of Diagnosis: History2. Principles of Diagnosis: Examination3. Principles of Diagnosis: Investigations4. Principles of Treatment5. Agents Used in the Management of Orofacial DiseasesSECTION II Oral Diseases and Disorders6. Oral Ulceration: An Overview7. Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis8. Lichen Planus9. Lumps and Swellings: An Overview10. Lumps and Swellings in the Oral Cavity11. Lumps and Swellings in the Salivary Glands12. Salivary Neoplasms13. Lumps and Swellings in the Jaws14. Odontogenic Cysts and Tumours15. Cervical Lymphadenopathy16. Angioedema17. Halitosis (Oral Malodour)18. Taste Abnormalities19. Hypersalivation20. Dry Mouth (Xerostomia and Hyposalivation)21. Trismus22. Erythema Migrans23. Red and White Lesions24. Pigmented Brown or Black Lesions25. CheilitisSECTION III Systemic Oral Diseases and Disorders, 18326. Sjogren Syndrome27. Behçet Syndrome28. Erythema Multiforme29. Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Spectrum30. Pemphigoid31. Pemphigus32. Orofacial Granulomatosis33. Complications of Drugs34. Transplantation and Graft-Versus-Host Disease35. Oral Manifestations of Disorders of Specific SystemsSECTION IV Oral and Maxillofacial Infections36. Candidiasis and Other Fungal Infections37. Viral Infections: An Overview38. Herpesvirus Infections39. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection40. Bacterial InfectionsSECTION V Orofacial Pain and Sensory/Motor Disturbances41. Pain: An Overview42. Temporomandibular Disorder43. Trigeminal and Other Neuralgia44. Persistent Idiopathic Facial Pain45. Headache46. Burning Mouth Syndrome47. Sensory and Motor Changes48. Bell's PalsySECTION VI Potential Malignant Disorders and Cancer49. Potentially Malignant Disorders50. Leukoplakia51. Erythroplakia (Erythroplasia)52. Oral Submucous Fibrosis53. CancerSECTION VII Eponymous and Other Conditions54. Eponymous Conditions55. Other Conditions
