A thorough preoperative evaluation to identify correctable medical abnormalities and understand the residual risk is mandatory for all patients undergoing any surgical procedure, including oral surgery. Routine preoperative evaluation will…
This article provides a brief review of the acute pain mechanism as it relates to the effects of a surgical insult. A brief understanding of the physiologic modulation of acute…
Extraction of impacted teeth is one of the most common surgical procedures performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Every surgical procedure results in some degree of postoperative bleeding and inflammation,…
This article is devoted to risk-management strategies regarding oral surgical procedures in the general dental office. Lawsuits are more likely to be filed following poor outcomes related to oral surgical…
This article outlines the different classes of local anesthetics available for dental procedures. It also gives an overview of the mechanism of action and metabolism of each different class of…
Oral mucosal lesions are commonly encountered in clinical practice. One study reported that they occurred in approximately 27.9% of patients aged 17 years and older and in 10.3% of children…
Current concepts and recommended treatment for temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and temporomandibular joint pain and dysfunction have evolved over time. This article attempts to distill the current information for this often…
Minor oral surgical procedures make up a significant part of the daily practice of dentistry. With the increased sophistication of medical technology and medications there is increased likelihood of performing…
Dr Harry Dym wishes to dedicate this volume to his father-in-law, Solomon Rosner. Although Rosner passed away a few short years ago, his outstanding qualities, which he imbued into his…
The control of hemorrhage is a key component for the clinician to understand before performing oral surgical procedures. Hemostasis may be obtained primarily by local hemostatic measures. If hemostasis is…
