Clinical Review of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Head and Neck Pathology

This chapter addresses: Pleomorphic Adenoma Mucocele and Fibroma Acute Herpetic Gingivostomatitis Aphthous Ulcers Sialolithiasis Acute Suppurative Parotitis Differential Diagnosis of a Neck Mass Oral Leukoplakia Osteoradionecrosis Pathologic disease of the head and neck encompasses a wide spectrum of disorders with…

Dental Implant Surgery

This chapter addresses: Posterior Mandibular Implant Supported Fixed Partial Denture Posterior Maxillary Implant Supported Fixed Prostheses Sinus Grafting for Implants Zygomatic Implants Contemporary Treatment Options for Edentulism Computer Assisted Implant Surgery Extraction Socket Preservation for Implant Placement Implants for the…

Dentoalveolar Surgery

This section addresses: Third Molar Odontectomy Alveolar Osteitis (Dry Socket) Surgical Exposure of an Impacted Maxillary Canine Lingual Nerve Injury Displaced Root Fragments During Dentoalveolar Surgery Dentoalveolar surgery is the surgical procedure that oral and maxillofacial surgeons perform most often.…

Oral and Maxillofacial Infections

This chapter addresses: Ludwig's Angina Buccal and Vestibular Space Abscess Lateral Pharyngeal and Masticator Space Infection Osteomyelitis Odontogenic and nonodontogenic maxillofacial infections are among the oldest disease processes treated by oral and maxillofacial surgeons. They commonly present to the office,…

Anesthesia

This chapter addresses: Laryngospasm Perioperative Considerations of the Pregnant Patient Respiratory Depression Secondary to Oversedation Inadequate Local Anesthesia Trigeminal Neuralgia Malignant Hyperthermia Emergent Surgical Airway Administration of anesthesia remains an important part of office-based oral and maxillofacial surgery. The most…

Pharmacology

This chapter addresses: Penicillin Allergy/Anaphylaxis Antibiotic-Associated Colitis Drug-Seeking Behavior Acute Acetaminophen Toxicity Opioid Side Effects Oral Drug-Induced Osteonecrosis of the Jaws Intravenous Drug-Induced Osteonecrosis of the Jaws The use of pharmacotherapy is an important primary or adjunctive modality of treatment…

Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

This chapter addresses: Multilocular Radiolucent Lesion in the Pericoronal Region (Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumor [Odontogenic Keratocyst]) Unilocular Radiolucent Lesion of the Mandible Multilocular Radiolucent Lesion in the Periapical Region (Ameloblastoma) Unilocular Radiolucent Lesion in a Periapical Region (Periapical Cyst) Mixed Radiolucent-Radiopaque…