Oral Diseases: Textbook and Atlas [Paperback]

A brilliant collection of colour pictures, augmented by appropriate discussion, describing both common and unusual afflictions. Sections on clinical manifestations, histologic findings, differential diagnosis, and treatment, complemented by significant references, have been written by selected authorities in the field. Dermatologists, dentists, and even primary care physicians will find this an indispensable volume in their practices.1 Macroscopic Anatomy, Histology and Electron Microscopy of the Oral Cavity and Normal Anatomic Variants.- 1.1 Anatomy of the Oral Cavity.- 1.2 Microscopic Anatomy of the Oral Mucosa.- 1.3 Electron Microscopy of the Oral Mucosa.- 1.4 Normal Anatomic Variants.- 1.4.1 Linea Alba.- 1.4.2 Leukoedema.- 1.4.3 Normal Oral Pigmentation.- References.- 2 Physiology of the Oral Cavity.- 2.1 Functions of the Oral Cavity Organs and Tissues.- 2.1.1 Lips and Cheeks.- 2.1.2 Tongue.- 2.1.3 Teeth and Gingiva.- 2.1.4 Oral Mucosa.- 2.2 Physiological Processes in the Oral Cavity.- 2.2.1 Salivary Secretion.- 2.2.2 Mastication (Chewing).- 2.2.3 Swallowing (Deglutition).- 2.2.4 Speech.- 2.2.5 Sensation.- 2.2.6 Suckle Feeding.- 2.3 Some Other Functions and Activities of the Oral Cavity.- References.- 3 Morphology of the Oral Cavity.- 3.1 Generalities.- 3.2 Types of Dermatological Individual Lesions.- 3.2.1 Macule.- 3.2.2 Papule.- 3.2.3 Plaque.- 3.2.4 Wheal.- 3.2.5 Nodule.- 3.2.6 Papilloma.- 3.2.7 Pustule.- 3.2.8 Vesicle.- 3.2.9 Bulla.- 3.2.10 Crust.- 3.2.11 Scale.- 3.2.12 Keratosis.- 3.2.13 Erosion.- 3.2.14 Ulcer.- 3.2.15 Fissure.- 3.2.16 Scar.- 3.2.17 Atrophy.- 3.2.18 Sclerosis.- 3.3 Individual Lesions of Oral Mucosa.- 3.3.1 White Lesions of Oral Mucosa.- 3.3.2 Vesicular or Bullous Lesions of Oral Mucosa.- 3.3.3 Ulcerations of Oral Mucosa.- 3.3.4 Pigmented Lesions of Oral Mucosa.- 3.3.5 Soft Tissue Growths of Oral Cavity.- 3.3.6 Papillary or Cauliflower-like Lesions of Oral Cavity.- 3.3.7 Swelling of Salivary Glands.- 3.4 Laboratory Tests.- 3.5 Biopsy and Histlc-