Description

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This latest edition of an esteemed reference is one of the most comprehensive illustrated books available of the oral and maxillofacial manifestations of diseases. The fourth edition has now been revised and further expanded to include problems with newer classes of drugs and systemic diseases.

Topics include:

Viral and Bacterial infections and Mycoses

Neoplasms and immune disorders

Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases

Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs

Mental disorders

Diseases of the nervous, circulatory, and respiratory systems

Disorders of teeth and salivary disorders

Gastrointestinal disorders and diseases of the liver

Diseases of the genito-urinary system and issues regarding pregnancy and menopause

Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissues

Diseases of connective tissue, bone, and joints

Congenital, developmental, and systemic disorders

Chemical, pharmaceutical, and physical agents

Effects of radiation

Clearly organized by systems of the body, this volume is a cogent examination of the most significant pathologies with oral and maxillofacial ramifications