Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

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To the dentist or maxillofacial practitioner, radiology is anessential diagnostic discipline and a valuable tool for treatmentplanning. Now more than ever, dentists are often the first toencounter lesions of the face and jaws and are frequently heldliable for recognizing pathologies and other sites of concern.Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology: A Diagnostic Approachprovides clinicians of varied disciplines and skill levels apractical and systematic approach to diagnosing lesions affectingthe face and jaws. Firmly grounded in evidence-based research, thebook presents a clear understanding of the clinical impact of eachlesion within a prospective diagnosis. Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology is logically organized,beginning with the basics of radiological diagnosis beforediscussing each of the advanced imaging modalities in turn.Modalities discussed include helical and cone-beam computedtomography, magnetic resonance imaging, positron emissiontomography, and ultrasonography. Later chapters cover radiologicalpathologies of the jaw, and also those of the head and neckimmediately outside the oral and maxillofacial region. Written by arecognized expert in the field, Oral and MaxillofacialRadiology contains a multitude of clinical images, practicalexamples, and flowcharts to facilitate differential diagnosis.

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David MacDonald

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Dentistry Mund-, Kiefer- u. Gesichtschirurgie Mundheilkunde Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Oral Sciences & Technology Radiologie Wissenschaft u. Technologie der Mundheilkunde Zahnmedizin

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"Therefore, this textbook would seem best utilized as areference by those who routinely practice interpretive anddiagnostic oral maxillofacial radiology, or by clinicians whopractice in medical environments where advanced imaging isemployed." (Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, 1August 2012) "For those (readers) who already have fundamentalradiological knowledge, the book is a fresh innovation withevidence-based radiological explanation of diseases with emphasison advanced diagnostic methods." (Danish DentalAssociation, 1 December 2012) "The superb image quality and succinct text make it easyto recommend to dental practitioners, maxillofacial specialists andresidents embarking on their careers." (Int. J. OralMaxillofac. Surg, 2012) "Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology: A diagnostic approach (authorDavid MacDonald, Wiley Blackwell, 2011) offers a wealth ofinformation in two clearly delimited, easily accessible dimensions... The book is soundly sequenced from the initial concepts to themore complex ideas and techniques. Opening with Part 1, whichcreates a roadmap to the subject, this guided tour is rich indescriptions of diagnostic and management strategies." (IndianaUniversity School of Dentistry, 2011)
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