Controversial Topics in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America The Clinics: Dentistry Series

In this issue of Dental Clinics, guest editor Dr. Harry Dym brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Controversies in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Evidence-based dentistry based on high-quality research is essential to help develop new treatments and alternative options. This issue tackles clinically relevant controversial subjects and helps present cogent, clear information for the clinician to determine the best possible solution or approach.

• Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics, including short implants: their role in implant reconstruction; need for cone beam imaging in oral surgery and dentistry?; bisphosphonate therapy and its implications in dentistry and oral surgery; post-procedure analgesic management; controversies in the management of the sleep apnea patient; and more.
• Provides in-depth clinical reviews on controversies in oral and maxillofacial surgery, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.
• Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Controversies in Sleep Apnea
Controversies in Stoppage of Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Medications Prior to Oral Surgery
Short Implants: Their Role in Implant Reconstruction
Applications of Cone Beam Computed Tomography Scans in Dental Medicine and Potential Medicolegal Issues
Treatment of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: Controversies in Causality and Therapy
One Provider Anesthesia Model in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Need for Antibiotic Prophylaxis: Indications
Management of Burning Mouth Syndrome
Medication Management of Neuropathic Pain Disorders
Treatment of Oral Dysplasia
Controversies in Dental Traumatology
Diagnosis and Treatment of Periimplant Mucositis and Periimplantitis: An Overview and Related Controversial Issues
Immediate Restoration of an Endosseous Implant
Post-Procedure Analgesic Management