Fundamentals of Maxillofacial Surgery

James Ferraro, current President of the American Society of Maxillofac ial Surgeons, presents this comprehensive volume on maxillofacial surg ery, based on the Society's annual courses. Ferraro, a prominent figur e in oral, plastic, and maxillofacial procedures, has invited top name s in the field to collectively cover the anatomy and basic techniques of both the hard and soft tissue elements of areas of maxillofacial su rgery. This book will serve as an ideal introduction for residents int o the field of maxillofacial surgery as well as serving as a "refreshe r course" for the more experienced. With over 450 illustrations specia lly created for this volume, Fundamentals of Maxillofacial Surgery inc ludes discussions of: embryology of the head and neck, oral, head and neck anatomy, basic principles of bone fixation and traumatic deformit ies and fractures of the mandible, midface, and upper face.