A key tool in recognizing and diagnosing lesions of the oral cavity and face at the earliest
possible stage. Peter A. Reichart DDS Professor Center for Dentistry Charite Clinic Berlin
Germany and Hans Peter Philipsen DDS Professor San Pedro de Alcantara Spain -- affils.
coming This newest volume in Thieme's world-acclaimed Color Atlas of Dental Medicine Series
forges the crucial connection between clinical oral pathology and histopathologic examination
to arrive at a precise and definitive diagnosis. You will find more than 1 000 exquisite
full-color illustrations that cover the spectrum of clinical radiographic and histopathologic
findings. And in a unique benefit the book follows the sequential steps of a typical clinical
examination offering you the practical approach you can most easily use. Special features:
Offers a new understanding of the pathogenesis and etiology of oral lesions with magnificent
full-color photographs and illustrations Chapters organized by the anatomic configuration of
the oral region that you would follow in a standard examination Covers dozens of diseases of
the oral mucosa and face TMJ disorders and diseases of the salivary glands cancer and organ
transplant-related syndromes diagnosis and treatment of facial pain and psychosomatic oral
diseases Includes a dedicated chapter on the oral manifestations of HIV infection Complete with
diagnostic keys a tabular section organized by color surface structure and radiographic
criteria of a wide range of oral lesions the book is indispensable for establishing an
at-a-glance diagnosis when you have a patient seeking immediate guidance. This book offers no
less than a wholly new concept in the practice of dentistry today: a synthesis of clinical
practice and oral pathology that puts dentists ever closer to clinical medicine. It allows you
to recognize and diagnose lesions of the oral cavity and face at the earlier possible stage
and know when referral is required. Take advantage of the experience and knowledge of the two
world-renowned authors and move your practice to a new level: order Oral Pathology today!
(Color Atlas of Dental Medicine Series Editors: Klaus H. Rateitschak DDS PhD and Herbert E.
Wolf DDS)