This practical resource helps readers arrive at an integrated understanding of both general and oral surgery ― in one convenient text. A companion to Wray: Textbook of General and Oral Medicine, it provides the basic principles of general surgery and general medicine and a more detailed knowledge of certain areas of these specialties which are related to dentistry or have an influence on the practice of dentistry.

• Covers both general and oral surgery, giving the reader an integrated understanding of both subjects in one book.
• Discusses the basic principles of surgery at a level appropriate for future dentists.
• Provides information on general topics including wound healing and sepsis that is essential for all dentists.
• Gives an understanding of those specialist areas of surgery which have particular relevance to dentistry ― including maxillofacial trauma, orthognathic surgery, and management of cleft palate.
• Includes comprehensive coverage of oral surgery.
• Covers anesthesia and sedation techniques.
• Offers clear line diagrams throughout.