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Controversies Oral Maxillofacial Surgery

Fifty of the most controversial topics in oral and maxillofacial surgery are presented, with pro and con commentary by 74 acknowledged dental and medical authorities. Topics covered have been selected as those of primary current interest, ranging from timing of cleft surgery to emergency airway management, from ridge augmentation to chemotherapy in oral malignancy.OUTSTANDING FEATURES:Contributing experts are in the forefront of research and practice, and all have extensive first-hand experience in their respective areas. Topics presented have been culled from over 90 subjects in which there is wide disagreement among experts. For and Against views are paired by topic to give a balanced presentation.