Abstract

This is a new edition of a classic textbook of oral pathology and oral medicine for dental students and candidates for postgraduate dentistry exams. Illustrated in colour throughout, the book offers a comprehensive introduction to the pathology of oral disease, its clinical manifestations and the principles of management. A final section deals with the medically compromised patient.

• Comprehensive coverage of both oral pathology and oral medicine in a single paperback volume
• Ideal for both undergraduate and post-graduate dentistry exams
• Lucid writing style provides easy access to essential information
• Illustrated in high quality throughout, with over 80 new full colour images
• Ample use of flow charts guide the student thorough the process of differential diagnosis for a range of conditions
• Classic text explaining the dental relevance of a range of systemic diseases

• Updated chapters on cancer and premalignancy, including new information on disease management.
• New section on healing of the normal tooth socket, and pathology of osseointegration and sinusitis.
• Includes discussion of controversial issues such as prophylaxis for infective endocarditis.
• Addition of new WHO disease classifications – such as premalignancy.
• New section on the relationship between the pathology of caries and its treatment.
• Usability of diagnostic flow charts improved by addition of icons to the relevant sections of text referring the reader to the flow chart.
• Many sections improved and updated, including cleft lip and palate, maxillary sinusitis and lichenoid reactions to amalgam restorations.
• New section on implants, implant related lesions and osseointegration.