Oral Surgery

About this book

This book covers a wide range of topics in oral surgery with detailed, step-by-step analysis of surgical techniques, with many examples. Various aspects of surgical techniques are analyzed. These include the instruments and materials used in oral surgery, types of flaps and suturing techniques, radiographic techniques, complications and treatment, and odontogenic infections. Also covered is the latest scientific information concerning preventive and therapeutic use of antibiotics in dentistry. The abundant photographic material, together with figures which are of excellent quality, make this book a must in every dental library.

Written for: Dentists in clinical and private practise, oral and maxillofacial surgeons

Keywords:

• Dentistry
• Impacted teeth
• Odontogenic infections
• Oral surgery
• Preprosthetic surgery
• Surgical extraction

Contents

Chapter 1: Medical History - F. D. Fragiskos
Chapter 2: Radiographic Examination in Oral Surgery - E. Stefanou
Chapter 3: Principles of Surgery - F. D. Fragiskos
Chapter 4: Equipment, Instruments, and Materials - F. D. Fragiskos
Chapter 5: Simple Tooth Extraction - F. D. Fragiskos
Chapter 6: Surgical Tooth Extraction - F. D. Fragiskos
Chapter 7: Surgical Extraction of Impacted Teeth - F. D. Fragiskos
Chapter 8: Perioperative and Postoperative Complications - F. D. Fragiskos
Chapter 9: Odontogenic Infections - F. D. Fragiskos
Chapter 10: Preprosthetic Surgery - F. D. Fragiskos
Chapter 11: Biopsy and Histopathological Examination - E. Angelopoulou, F. D. Fragiskos
Chapter 12: Surgical Treatment of Radicular Cysts - C. Alexandridis
Chapter 13: Apicoectomy - F. D. Fragiskos
Chapter 14: Surgical Treatment of Salivary Gland Lesions - F. D. Fragiskos
Chapter 15: Osseointegrated Implants - F. D. Fragiskos, C. Alexandridis
Chapter 16: Prophylactic and Therapeutic Use of Antibiotics in Dentistry - G. Perdikaris, A. Pefanis, E. Giamarellou
Subject Index

Reviews

"Because this book is intended as a practical guide for various surgical procedures in the form of an atlas, the focus is on the excellent illustrations. … The author succeeds by providing excellent step-by-step, high quality illustrations and keeping the theory concise. Dental students and professionals are the intended audience. … This beautiful illustration guide of minor surgical techniques is ideal for students and young professionals to complement more theoretical books. … is a great addition to more comprehensive reference books in oral surgery." (Bart Paul Vandenberghe, Doody’s Review Service, September, 2008)