Now in a long awaited second edition, this groundbreaking atlas of osteosynthesis in craniomaxillofacial and oral surgery has been fully updated to reflect new techniques, applications, instruments, and materials. Illustrated in detailed, highly instructive full-color drawings, the book covers key advances in craniomaxillofacial and oral surgery, including the use of resorbable plates and screws, modern techniques of bone distraction, and the advanced treatment of trauma and congenital deformities. Complete with the relevant anatomy and biomechanics, physiology of bone repair and fracture healing, and the management of possible complications, theAtlas of Craniomaxillofacial Osteosynthesis: Microplates, Miniplates, and Screws is a true standard in the field.

Highlights:

• Includes six entirely new chapters on lingual hematoma, innovative treatment approaches of condylar neck fractures, the application of resorbable plates and screws and the material-specific techniques, and alveolar, mandibular, and maxillary bone distraction
• Features thorough updates on orthognathic, craniofacial, and preprosthetic surgery
• Offers proven treatment approaches by international experts who have applied the principles of osteosynthesis in a wide range of procedures
• Presents more than 350 outstanding full-color drawings, 70 of them new to this edition, visualizing the relevant anatomy and surgical techniques

The second edition of this outstanding atlas is highly recommended as a how-to guide and surgical reference for all practitioners and trainees who deal with the challenges of craniomaxillofacial and oral surgery, particularly maxillofacial, oral, and plastic surgeons, as well as neurosurgeons and otolaryngologists.

“Each illustration is completed with fine detail but remains easy to comprehend and visualize in three dimensions…There is a significant amount of new information regarding the use of fixation techniques to treat various condylar fracture types. Any surgeon actively caring for facial trauma patients will find these discussions and illustrations very useful…This latest edition provides the craniomaxillofacial surgeon an excellent updated resource…a high-quality atlas that would be useful for any oral and maxillofacial surgeon, plastic surgeon, neurosurgeon or otolaryngologist.”–David H. Perrott, DDS, MD, MBA, FACS, Medical Director, Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System, California

“Gives the reader a variety of opinions and options…precise descriptions and outstanding color illustrations throughout…written by a variety of internationaly renowned oral and maxillofacial surgeons…highly informative and up-to-date on all the topics presented.”–Head & Neck