Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology

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 regionEmphasizes the most current concepts of pathogenesis and management of each diseaseApproximately 1000 clinical photos, including over 850 in full colorEach chapter is carefully organized into general disease groupsComprehensive appendix of differential diagnosis of oral and maxillofacial disease processesA comprehensive bibliography divided by pathologic topic is presented at the end of each chapter, allowing for quick location of supplemental literatureFour highly accomplished authors with a broad range of clinical and teaching experienceOver 850 full-color halftones bring the pathology of oral diseases to lifeChapter outlines are presented at the beginning of each chapterStriking new full-color line drawings show clinical distribution of various lesions throughout the mouth and jaws