Orofacial Pain: Case Histories with Literature Reviews, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book


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In this issue of Dental Clinics, guest editors Drs. David A Keith, Michael Schatman, Ronald J. Kulich, and Steven J. Scrivani bring their considerable expertise to Orofacial Pain Case Histories with Literature Reviews. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as masticatory muscle pain; temporomandibular joint disc derangement: surgical treatment; temporomandibular joint arthropathy: nonsurgical management; fibromyalgia and temporomandibular disorders; burning mouth disorder; and more. - Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including chronic facial pain; persistent idiopathic dentoalveolar pain disorder; post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathic pain disorder; trigeminal neuralgia; pathology mimicking orofacial pain; cancer pain; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on orofacial pain case histories, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.




Dental Biomaterials, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book


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In this issue of Dental Clinics, guest editors Drs. Jack L. Ferracane, Luiz E. Bertassoni, and Carmem S. Pfeifer bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Dental Biomaterials. Dental biomaterials have received recent attention in terms of exhibiting excellent performance, as well as increased migration and proliferation of cells involved in the osseointegration of implants. This issue offers up-to-date, expert coverage of adhesives, cements, composites, ceramics, scaffold materials, and implants, as well as light curing and safety of dental materials. - Contains 11 practice-oriented topics including dental adhesives: surface modifications of tooth structure for stable bonding; resin-based composites: materials for direct and indirect applications; new technologies for restorative dentistry; advances in ceramics for dental applications; cements and protocols for bonded dental ceramics; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on dental biomaterials, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.




Special Care Dentistry, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book


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In this issue of Dental Clinics, guest editor Dr. Stephanie M. Munz brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Special Care Dentistry. In this issue, top experts in the field focus on the provision of dental care services for people with cognitive, physical, medical, or developmental conditions which can preclude them from receiving routine dental care. Key topics include patients with cleft lip, orofacial pain, and neurosensory disorders, in addition to teledentistry, mentorship, advocacy, and the impact of the COVID pandemic. - Contains 11 relevant, practice-oriented topics including dental materials in special care dentistry; the pandemic impact on oral health of patients with special healthcare needs; teledentistry for patient-centered screening and assessment; oral health advocacy over the lifespan for the patient with special healthcare needs; interprofessional collaboration for the patient with special healthcare needs; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on special care dentistry, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.




Temporomandibular Disorders: The Current Perspective, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book


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In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in the field, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize




New Horizons in Smile Design, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book


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In this issue of Dental Clinics, guest editors Drs. Behnam Bohluli, Shahrokh C. Bagheri, and Omid Keyhan bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Smile Design. An all-new topic to Dental Clinics, smile design offers patients a custom-tailored plan that reflects their unique needs and personal goals. In this issue, top experts cover everything from the basics of treatment planning to specific techniques and treatments, ending with a discussion from three masters of the craft. - Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including smile analysis: diagnosis and treatment plan; the gummy smile diagnosis and classification; digital smile design dentistry; smile management: a discussion with the masters; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on smile design, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.




Clinical Decisions in Medically Complex Dental Patients, Part I, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book


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In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic. - Contains 42 patient scenarios including a patient with a pacemaker, history of stroke, and stent placement presenting for extraction of the lower molar; a patient with a history of COPD, ischemic heart disease, and cardiac arrhythmia presenting for restorative treatment; an adolescent with poorly managed asthma referred for pulp therapy in a permanent tooth; a patient with severe dental anxiety and episodes of fainting in need of dental restoration; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on clinical decisions in medically complex dental patients, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.




Clinical Decisions in Medically Complex Dental Patients, Part II, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book


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In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic. - Contains 38 patient scenarios including a patient with a history of Down syndrome presenting for periodic examination and cleaning; a patient with dementia presenting from a nursing home with a history of decreased oral intake, malodor, and weight loss; a patient faints in the waiting area with a suspected hypoglycemic event; a patient with moderate to severe TMJ degenerative joint disease and unilateral joint pain presenting for oral medicine consult; a patient diagnosed with bulimia reports to the dental office seeking cosmetic dental work; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on clinical decisions in medically complex dental patients, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.




Clinical Pharmacology for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, An Issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America, E-Book


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In this issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics, guest editor Harry Dym brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Clinical Pharmacology for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as a review of sedation agents, acute pain management, and more. - Contains 17 relevant, practice-oriented topics including Emergency Drugs for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Office; Update on Medications for Oral Sedation in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Office; Pharmacologic Treatment for Tempromandibular and TMJ Disorders; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on Clinical Pharmacology for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.




Cohen's Pathways of the Pulp:South Asia Edition E-book


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Stay up on the latest research and techniques in endodontics with Cohen's Pathways of the Pulp, 12th Edition, SAE. Written by a team of internationally renowned experts and trusted for more than 40 years, this definitive guide covers the science, theory, and practice of endodontics. Full color illustrations and detailed radiographs guide readers through each step of endodontic care †from diagnosis and treatment planning to proven techniques for managing pulpal and periapical diseases. This new twelfth edition also boasts the very latest evidence-based research and techniques, reorganized and condensed chapters, plus other features designed to help you locate important information quickly and easily. Extensive illustration collection includes over 2,000 full-color photos, line art, and radiographs to clearly demonstrate core concepts and reinforce the essential principles and techniques of endodontics. Diverse and respected contributor pool includes experts from many national- and international-based dental education programs. NEW! Updated content and new images incorporate the most recent developments in research and clinical endodontic techniques. NEW! Additional topics cover pulp biology, pathobiology, diagnosis, treatment planning, pain control, isolation, access, cleaning and shaping, obturation, restoration, assessment of outcomes, emergencies and surgery. NEW! Compliance with the Commission on Dental Accreditation Curriculum ensures that the needs of all dental programs are met. NEW! Reorganized sections now divide chapters by those covering clinical endodontics, those covering the biological basis of endodontics, and chapters which detail endodontics in private practice to make content easier for both clinicians and students to navigate. NEW! Condensed chapters remove unnecessary duplication of content across the text and make the physical text lighter and easier to use.




Oral and Maxillofacial Pain, An Issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America, E-Book


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This issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America focuses on Orofacial Pain, and is edited by Dr. Steven Scrivani. Articles will include: Classification and Differential Diagnosis or Orofacial Pain; Psychological Assessment for Chronic Orofacial Pain; Myofascial Pain Disorders; Disorders of the Temporomandibular Joints; Headache and Orofacial Pain; Neuropathic Orofacial Pain; Burning Mouth Syndrome; Orofacial Movement Disorder; Pharmacological Management of Orofacial Pain; Behavioral Medicine for Chronic Orofacial Pain; Injection Therapy for Headache and Facial Pain; Cranial Neuralgias; Intraoral Pain Disorders, and more!