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Autogenous Maxillofacial Bone Grafting

Bone grafting is one of the most commonest operations performed in orthopaedics, reconstructive surgeries and maxillofacial surgery. Its indications include non-union, delayed union, packing bone cysts and cavities, elevating depressed articular fractures and reconstruction of large bone defects. For small sized defects intra oral graft sites are often preferred in maxillofacial reconstruction because of its close proximity, but for large scale reconstruction extra-oral graft sites are preferred. Autografting from the iliac crest is the gold standard. Osteocutaneous free flaps to restore segmental bony defects include the iliac crest, scapula, radius, and fibula, which have radically improved aesthetic and functional outcomes in more...

Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis – A Review

This book is a well orchestrated effort by the author, Dr. Anukool Choube, Reader, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Triveni Institute of Dental Sciences, Hospital and Research Centre, Bilaspur (C.G). She is an academician coupled with the skills in the field of maxillofacial surgery. This book presents an extensive collection of literature on the topic of Temporomandibular joint ankylosis, a very common TMJ disorder and covers both the historical aspects as well as the recent advancements in the field of correction of the same. It is an honest attempt of the author to compile all the facts and figures more...

Disease of Maxillary Sinus - A Comprehensive Textbook

The book" Disease of Maxillary Sinus" has been written in the interest of oral physicians and targeted mainly to undergraduate students of dentistry, this is a comprehensive text on diagnosis, clinical features, management, and radiological aspect of the disease of maxillary sinus. The book would also serve as a useful reference for postgraduate students as well as dental practitioners. more...

Autogenous Maxillofacial Bone Grafting: Bone Graft Sites and Techniques

Bone is one of the very often transplanted tissue in the human body only blood transplant precedes it. autologous bone grafting is the gold standard procedure and approximately one million bone graft procedures are executed worldwide every year. Bone grafting procedure demand is ever increasing in implant dentistry, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Maxillo-Facial Surgery. Intra oral bone grafts correspondingly utilized in the field of surgical oncology- head and neck for small sized defects and are often preferred in maxillofacial reconstruction. Extraoral autografts are gold standard and are used for large scale reconstruction; but intra oral autografts are advantageous as its more...

Coagulopathy in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

The complex physiological process of haemostasis is controlled by precise balance between body’s thrombogenic and antithrombogenic system. An imbalance between them causes patient to be more likely to have thrombosis. Many patients have haematological disorders that interfere with a proper clot formation or take medications to alter their coagulation status and place them at an increased risk for postoperative haemorrhage. Therefore prior to using any pharmacological treatments it is necessary to understand the physiology of the same. In order to successfully execute surgery/ or interventional procedures, coagulation altering therapy should be based on patient ‘s unique condition and surgical related more...

Paediatric Laser Dentistry: Advancements, Applications, and Techniques

The book "Paediatric Laser Dentistry: Advancements, Applications, and Techniques" serves as a comprehensive guide exploring the intersection of laser technology and paediatric dentistry. It delves into the latest advancements, diverse applications, and innovative techniques utilized in treating young patients within the realm of dental care. This book presents a holistic view, covering fundamental principles, evidence-based practices, and practical approaches specific to paediatric dental care using lasers. Compiled by esteemed experts and practitioners in the field, it offers a blend of theoretical knowledge and clinical experiences, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and seasoned professionals. Readers will find discussions more...

Handbook of Chemotherapy

The majority of conventional chemotherapeutic agents cause cell death by directly inhibiting the synthesis of DNA or interfering with its function. This means that they are often not tumour-specific and are associated with considerable morbidity. Patients undergoing cancer therapy may experience unwanted side-effects involving the oral cavity and more evidence is emerging regarding the management of these complications. These oral effects have both short and long-term implications. Most of the side effects gradually disappear after the end of treatment, though in some cases permanent damage may be observed at cardiac (myocardiopathy), pulmonary (fibrosis), renal (chronic renal failure) or reproductive level more...