Book Info
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Presents a comprehensive description of the basis oral surgery procedures performed in the office of the general practitioner. Also provides data on advanced and complex surgical management of patients referred to the specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Abundant halftone illustrations. Previous edition: c1998.

ANNOTATION

The book contains predominantly black-and-white illustrations, with some two-color illustrations.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

With outstanding illustrations, this popular text presents the fundamental principles of surgical and medical management of oral surgery problems. The basic techniques of evaluation, diagnosis, and medical management are presented in sufficient detail to allow for immediate clinical application. Also included is an overview of oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures performed by the specialist. This well-organized text also defines the role of the general dentist in the team approach to the surgical management of complex problems and the benefits to the patient and referring dentist.

SYNOPSIS

Comprehensive review of basic oral surgery procedures performed by general practitioners. Includes advanced procedures provided by oral and maxillofacial surgeons. For dental students and general practitioners. Illustrated.

FROM THE CRITICS

Mark L. Banakis

This is a general textbook on oral and maxillofacial surgery for the general practitioner and the senior dental student. The purpose of this book is to provide a general reference book on oral and maxillofacial surgery. The main audience is the student, and the secondary audience is the general practitioner. This book has numerous photos and diagrams that are very helpful in this type of textbook. The references are few and outdated. This is a good general textbook and reference on oral and maxillofacial surgery for the senior dental student and general practitioner. It is very important for all general practitioners to have a good reference book on oral and maxillofacial surgery, and this is a good detailed reference on the subject.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Mark L. Banakis, DDS (University of Chicago Medical Center)Description: This is a general textbook on oral and maxillofacial surgery for the general practitioner and the senior dental student. Purpose: The purpose of this book is to provide a general reference book on oral and maxillofacial surgery. Audience: The main audience is the student, and the secondary audience is the general practitioner. Features: This book has numerous photos and diagrams that are very helpful in this type of textbook. The references are few and outdated. Assessment: This is a good general textbook and reference on oral and maxillofacial surgery for the senior dental student and general practitioner. It is very important for all general practitioners to have a good reference book on oral and maxillofacial surgery, and this is a good detailed reference on the subject.

RATING

2 Stars from Doody

ACCREDITATION

Peterson, Larry J., DDS, MS (Ohio State Univ); Ellis, Edward, III, DDS, MS (Univ of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas); Hupp, James R., DMD. MD, JD, FACS (Univ of Maryland); Tucker, Myron R., DDS (Univ of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)