Book description
Cosmesis of the Mouth, Face and Jaws
provides a unique, whole-face approach to cosmetic procedures, focusing
on oral, facial and gnathic components. Covering the core repertoire of
cosmetic facial and dental procedures, including oral and maxillofacial
surgery, cosmetic dentistry, prosthetic dentistry, orthodontics, head
and neck surgery, plastic surgery, dermatology and more, this landmark
text offers thorough and pragmatic clinical guidance in each area, as
well as discussion of the relevant biological and scientific background,
evidence (where available) and detection and avoidance of complications.
The first book on facial cosmesis written by numerous experts in
various specialties, Cosmesis of the Mouth, Face and Jaws acts
as a cornerstone for those studying and expanding repertoire into this
vast and absorbing area. Clear and precise text is accompanied by a
wealth of clinical illustrations and photos in full color throughout,
making this a must-have reference for oral and maxillofacial surgeons,
specialists, dental and medical students, residents, clinicians and
all practitioners interested in facial cosmesis.
Steven A. Guttenberg,
DDS, MD is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, actively practicing in
Washington, DC where he is Director of the Washington Institute for
Mouth, Face and Jaw Surgery. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a Fellow of the American Academy of
Cosmetic Surgery, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgeons and the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Doctor Guttenberg is a previous President of the latter. He is a senior
attending surgeon and member of the teaching staff at the Washington
Hospital Center and is the chairman of its Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery Residency Training and Education Committee.
