- Offers comprehensive coverage of the contemporary specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Written by approximately 100 distinguished experts
- Represents an ideal reference for both clinicians and those preparing for board exams
The new edition of this outstanding reference textbook, in two volumes, offers comprehensive and authoritative coverage of the contemporary specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
The aim is to provide an all-encompassing, user-friendly source of information that will meet the needs of residents and experienced surgeons in clinical practice and will also serve as an ideal companion during preparation for board certification or recertification examinations. All of the authors, numbering some 100, are distinguished experts in the areas that they address. The new edition takes full account of the significant changes in clinical practice and guidelines that have occurred during recent years.
Readers will find clear explanations of the practical application of surgical principles, with a wealth of supporting illustrative material, including atlas-type illustrations to complement the descriptions of specific procedures. The fourth edition of
Peterson's Principles of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a truly exceptional resource for clinicians and students alike.
Contents Overview- Medicine, Surgery, and Anesthesia
- Dentoalveolar and Implant Surgery
- Maxillofacial Trauma
- Maxillofacial Pathology/Infections
- Maxillofacial Reconstruction
- Temporomandibular Joint Disease
- Orthognathic Surgery
- Facial Esthetic Surgery
