Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

The surgical specialty concerned with the treatment of several disorders and defects in the face, head, neck, jaws, and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region is known as oral and maxillofacial surgery. It is considered to be an important sub-speciality of dentistry. A medical practitioner who has specialized in the treatment of the entire craniomaxillofacial complex, which consists of the anatomical area of the mouth, skull, jaws, and face, is called an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Some of the surgical procedures performed under this field include dentoalveolar surgery, genioplasty, orthognathic surgery, rhinoplasty, otoplasty, oculoplastics and septoplasty, among many others. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the theory and practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery. It brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery. The book is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area as well as for doctors and experts.