Osteomyelitis of the Jaws (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9783642066870)

This is the first textbook of its kind that is exclusively devoted to all the aspects of what remains a challenging disease. is the first textbook of its kind covering exclusively all aspects of this challenging disease. Not only is a clear classification of osteomyelitis of the jaws provided, but the clinical presentation and diagnosis are meticulously described and illustrated. Radiological imaging from conventional radiographs to CT, MRI and PET diagnosis are outlined for all types of osteomyelitis of the jaws. The pathology and pathophysiology of this disease are described in a clear way, and all therapeutic modalities from surgery to antibiotic and hyperbaric oxygen therapy are comprehensively outlined and discussed. Each type of Osteomyelitis of the jaws is individually described and illustrated in case reports, giving this book a very practical approach to the subject.