Section 1 - Surgical Biology.
- Oral soft tissue wound healing.
- Maxillofacial bone healing.
- Use of antibiotics and antiseptics.
- Anaesthesia and Pain management.
- Enteral nutritional support.
Section 2 - Surgical Methods.
- Instrumentation, surgical positioning and aseptic technique.
- Suture materials and biomaterials.
- Laser surgery.
- Microsurgical techniques in maxillofacial surgery.
- Use of cat and dog in experimental maxillofacial surgery.
Section 3 - Exodontics.
- Principles of exodontics.
- Closed extraction of single rooted teeth.
- Extraction of canine teeth in dogs.
- Extraction of multirooted teeth in dogs.
- Special considerations in feline exodontics.
- Complications of extractions.
Section 4 - Periodontal surgery.
- Principles of Periodontal Surgery.
- Gingivectomy / Gingivoplasty.
- Periodontal Flap Surgery and Mucogingival Surgery.
- Osteoconductive and Osteoinductive Agents in Periodontal Surgery.
- Crown-lengthening.
- Management of Periodontal Trauma.
Section 5 - Endodontal surgery.
- Principles of Endodontal Surgery.
- Apicoectomy Techniques.
Section 6 - Maxillofacial Trauma Repair.
- Principles of Maxillofacial Trauma Repair.
- Facial Soft Tissue Injuries.
- Surgical Approaches for Mandibular and Maxillofacial Trauma Repair.
- Symphyseal Separation and Fractures Involving the Incisive Region.
- Maxillofacial Fracture Repair Using Non-invasive Techniques.
- Maxillofacial Fracture Repair Using Intra-osseous.
- Maxillofacial Fracture Repair Using Mini-plates and Screws.
- Maxillofacial Fracture Repair Using External Fixation.
- Fractures and Luxations Involving the Temporomandibular Joint.
- Maxillofacial Fracture Complications.
Section 7 - Palate Surgery.
- Biologic Basis of Cleft Palate and Palatal Surgery.
- Cleft Palate Repair Techniques.
- Repair of Acquired Palatal Defects.
Section 8 - Management of Maxillofacial Tumors and Cysts.
- Clinical Staging and Biopsy of Maxillofacial Tumors.
- Clinical-pathologic.
- Clinical Behavior of Non-odontogenic Tumors.
- Clinical Behavior of Odontogenic Tumors.
- Non-neoplastic Tumor-like.
- Principles of Oral Oncologic Surgery.
- Surgical Treatment of Tongue, Lip, and Cheek.
- Maxillectomy Techniques.
- Mandibulectomy Techniques.
- Clinical Behavior and Management of Odontogenic Cysts.
- Advanced Maxillofacial Reconstruction Techniques.
Section 9 - Salivary Gland Surgery.
- Principles of Salivary Gland Surgery.
- Surgical Treatment of Salivary Mucoceles.
Section 10 - Miscellaneous Maxillofacial Surgery Procedures.
- Cheiloplasty.
- Mandibular Frenoplasty and Tight-lip Syndrome.
- Management of Maxillofacial Osteonecrosis.
- Management of Unerupted.
- Temporomandibular Joint Dysplasia.
Section 11 - Oral Approaches to Ear-, Nose-, and Throat Procedures.
- Correction of Overlong Soft Palate.
- Pharyngotomy and Pharyngostomy.
- Oral Approaches to the Nasal Cavity and Nasopharynx.
- Tonsillectomy.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Dogs and Cats offers a unique, detailed, comprehensive and highly illustrated account of surgical procedures that will improve outcomes for all surgical and dental specialists. In drawing together the expertise of specialists worldwide, it will also prove indispensable for general practitioners with a dental and oral caseload. Basic principles are considered prior to in-depth treatment of surgical conditions. The book combines expertise from both human and veterinary oral surgeons to provide an authoritative reference with a strongly practical slant. It is likely to become the standard work in the field for many years.
Key Features
- Authoritative: over 30 international contributors who between them represent the peak of professional expertise in the field.
- Unique: the only book available devoted to a surgical specialty of growing relevance.
- Practical: profuse illustrations of the highest quality combine with step-by-step textual guidance to give clearest possible practical instruction.
- Detailed: presents in-depth descriptions of surgical conditions and detailed surgical explanations.
About the Author
- Frank J M Verstraete, DrMedVet, BVSc(Hons), MMedVet, Dipl AVDC, Dipl ECVS, Dipl EVDC, Professor of Dentistry and Oral Surgery Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine University of California, Davis Adjunct Professor of Orofacial Sciences Department of Orofacial Sciences, Division of Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology School of Dentistry University of California, San Francisco.
- Milinda J Lommer, DVM, Dipl AVDC, Assistant Clinical Professor - Volunteer Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine University of California.
Book Details
- Hardcover: 608 pages
- Publisher: Saunders (February 6, 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0702046183
- ISBN-13: 978-0702046186
List Price: $349.00