This is a new edition of a classic textbook of oral pathology and oral medicine for dental students and candidates for postgraduate dentistry exams. Illustrated in colour throughout, the book offers a comprehensive introduction to the pathology of oral disease, its clinical manifestations and the principles of management. A final section deals with the medically compromised patient.<br><br><ul><li>Comprehensive coverage of both oral pathology and oral medicine in a single paperback volume<br></li><li>Ideal for both undergraduate and post-graduate dentistry exams<br></li><li>Lucid writing style provides easy access to essential information<br></li><li>Illustrated in high quality throughout, with over 80 new full colour images<br></li><li>Ample use of flow charts guide the student thorough the process of differential diagnosis for a range of conditions<br></li><li>Classic text explaining the dental relevance of a range of systemic diseases<br></li></ul><br><br><ul><li> Updated chapters on cancer and premalignancy, including new information on disease management.<br></li><li> New section on healing of the normal tooth socket, and pathology of osseointegration and sinusitis.<br></li><li> Includes discussion of controversial issues such as prophylaxis for infective endocarditis.<br></li><li> Addition of new WHO disease classifications - such as premalignancy. <br></li><li> New section on the relationship between the pathology of caries and its treatment. <br></li><li> Usability of diagnostic flow charts improved by addition of icons to the relevant sections of text referring the reader to the flow chart. <br></li><li> Many sections improved and updated, including cleft lip and palate, maxillary sinusitis and lichenoid reactions to amalgam restorations.<br></li><li> New section on implants, implant related lesions and osseointegration.</li></uL>