Craniofacial Disorders - Orofacial Features and Peculiarities in Dental Treatment

Craniofacial Disorders - Orofacial Features and Peculiarities in Dental Treatment
Author: Gisele da Silva Dalben
Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2017-08-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 168108516X

Craniofacial Disorders – Orofacial Features and Peculiarities in Dental Treatment presents detailed information about craniofacial disorders and their features. The contents of the book cover craniofacial embryology, craniofacial genetics and teratology, craniofacial abnormalities (etiology, systemic involvement, and treatment methods and surgical steps required for complex dentomaxillofacial reconstruction for aesthetic or functional improvements. This book is an easy-to-read handbook for clinical dentists who wish to enhance their knowledge on the subject and offer dental care for individuals affected by craniofacial disorders.

The Cambridge Handbook of Communication Disorders

The Cambridge Handbook of Communication Disorders
Author: Louise Cummings
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 730
Release: 2013-10-24
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1107470226

Many children and adults experience impairment of their communication skills. These communication disorders impact adversely on all aspects of these individuals' lives. In thirty dedicated chapters, The Cambridge Handbook of Communication Disorders examines the full range of developmental and acquired communication disorders and provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to the epidemiology, aetiology and clinical features of these disorders. The volume also examines how these disorders are assessed and treated by speech and language therapists and addresses recent theoretical developments in the field. The handbook goes beyond well-known communication disorders to include populations such as children with emotional disturbance, adults with non-Alzheimer dementias and people with personality disorders. Each chapter describes in accessible terms the most recent thinking and research in communication disorders. The volume is an ideal guide for academic researchers, graduate students and professionals in speech and language therapy.

Cleft Lip and Palate

Cleft Lip and Palate
Author: Diego F. Wyszynski
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 547
Release: 2002
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0195139062

Majoradvances in the diagnosis and treatment of oral clefts have been made in the past 50 years, and recent genetics and epidemiological studies have led to new theories about the causes of cleft lip and palate. Addressing issues that are relevant to clinicians, researchers and family members, this book is a comprehensive, well-illustrated, and up-to-date account of the many facets of this common disorder. The authors describe the embryological and molecular mechanisms of cleft causation, present and illustrate the genetic and epidemiological methods used to identify risk factors for oral clefts, and describe treatments by the various professionals of the cleft team. A section is also devoted to the integration of research findings into public health practice, including ethical and financial considerations. The book draws together such diverse disciplines as craniofacial development, gene mapping, epidemiology, medicine, ethics, health economics, and health policy and management, and it will be an invaluable reference work.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Author: Lars Andersson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1316
Release: 2010-09-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1405171197

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Edited by Lars Andersson, Karl-Erik Kahnberg and M. Anthony Pogrel Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a comprehensive reference for all trainees and specialists in oral and maxillofacial surgery, oral surgery, and surgical dentistry. This landmark new resource draws together current research, practice and developments in the field, as expressed by world authorities. The book’s aim is to cover the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, incorporating recent technical and biological developments within the specialty. It provides a uniquely international and contemporary approach, reflecting the exciting developments of technique and instrumentation within this surgical field, built on technical innovation and medical and dental research. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery coalesces impressively broad and deep coverage of this surgical specialty into a cohesive and readable resource, identifying commonalities and shedding light on controversies through reasoned discussion and balanced presentation of the evidence. The Editors are joined by over 50 international experts, offering a truly global perspective on the full spectrum of issues in oral and maxillofacial surgery. The book’s coverage extends from basic principles such as patient evaluation, dental anesthesia, wound healing, infection control, and surgical instruments, to coverage of the complex areas of dentoalveolar surgery, oral pathologic lesions, trauma, implant surgery, dentofacial deformities, temporomandibular joint disorders, and salivary gland disorders. Where relevant, the book provides separate coverage of topics where practice differs significantly from region to region, such as general anesthesia. Comprehensive reference covering full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery Covers state-of-art clinical practice, and the basic principles that underpin it Promotes an intellectually and internationally inclusive approach to oral and maxillofacial surgery Nearly 100 expert contributors brought together under the aegis of a renowned international editorial team Richly illustrated with medical artwork and clinical images ALSO OF INTEREST Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, Fifth Edition Edited by Jan Lindhe, Niklaus P. Lang, Thorkild Karring • ISBN: 9781405160995 Textbook and Color Atlas of Traumatic Injuries to the Teeth, Fourth Edition Edited by Jens Andreasen, Frances Andreasen, Lars Andersson • ISBN: 9781405129541

General and Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygienist, Enhanced Edition

General and Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygienist, Enhanced Edition
Author: Leslie Delong
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 616
Release: 2020-04-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1284209369

This updated Third Edition of General and Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygienist provides the information students need to develop an understanding of basic pathology and recognize the clinical manifestations of oral and systemic disease. In accordance with ADEA Curriculum Guidelines, which stress the recognition of oral disease based on clinical signs and symptoms, the oral pathology section is uniquely organized by distinct clinical/radiographic features of oral lesions to help students evaluate and categorize lesions according to appearance, emphasizing the concept of differential diagnosis. This edition features new “Oral Medicine Considerations” that highlight the relationship between oral and systemic disease, a stunning collection of art work with over 600 images, and a wide range of online resources, such as case studies and practice questions, that reinforce student learning.

Integrated Clinical Orthodontics

Integrated Clinical Orthodontics
Author: Vinod Krishnan
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 612
Release: 2023-09-13
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1119870070

Integrated Clinical Orthodontics Integrates orthodontic diagnosis and treatment into the wider healthcare of the patient to achieve the highest possible standards of care Integrated Clinical Orthodontics offers an overview of clinical orthodontic theory and practice to equip clinicians to take an integrated approach to orthodontic practice. It presents the problems of orthodontics in an interdisciplinary context to describe how the potential complexity of dentofacial problems, the medical histories of patients, and a host of other factors contribute to orthodontic outcomes. The second edition has been expanded and thoroughly updated with new chapters and following an organized approach to the role of the orthodontist as part of a team. Cases in the book include orofacial deformities, sleep disorders, esthetic smile creation and temporomandibular joint problems. Orthodontic diagnosis and treatment are integrated into the wider health of the patient, including orthopedics, neurology, pediatrics, genetics and psychology, and the result is a modern, adaptable approach that places the patient and their needs at its center to achieve the highest possible standard of patient care. Readers of the second edition of Integrated Clinical Orthodontics will also find: New chapters on neuromuscular disorders, customized orthodontics, artificial intelligence, ethics and patient data Expanded content on special care in dentistry Guidance for the clinical interactions between orthodontics and other areas of dentistry and medicine Clinical implications and applications of the integrated approach in every chapter Integrated Clinical Orthodontics is an essential resource for clinical orthodontists and specialists in related medical and dental fields who wish to take the holistic view of orthodontic practice.

Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease

Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease
Author: A. Catherine Ross
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 1645
Release: 2020-07-10
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1284220311

This widely acclaimed book is a complete, authoritative reference on nutrition and its role in contemporary medicine, dietetics, nursing, public health, and public policy. Distinguished international experts provide in-depth information on historical landmarks in nutrition, specific dietary components, nutrition in integrated biologic systems, nutritional assessment through the life cycle, nutrition in various clinical disorders, and public health and policy issues. Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease, Eleventh Edition, offers coverage of nutrition's role in disease prevention, international nutrition issues, public health concerns, the role of obesity in a variety of chronic illnesses, genetics as it applies to nutrition, and areas of major scientific progress relating nutrition to disease.