Oral Medicine contains a brillant collection of colour pictures, augmented by appropriate discussion. Both common and unusual afflictions of the oral cavity are described. Sections on clinical manifestations, histologic findings, differential diagnosis, and treatment, complemented by significant references, have been written by selected authorities in the field. Dermatologists, dentists, and even primary care physicians will find this volume to be indispensable in their practices.

Macroscopic anatomy, histology, electron microscopy of oral cavity and normal anatomic variants

Physiology
Morphology
Cytodiagnosis
Development and embriology of oral mucosa and structures
Genetic diseases
Infections
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
Allergic, toxic and drug eruptions of the oral mucosa
Oral mucosa signs of immune, autoimmune and rheumatic diseases
Traumatic lesions
Endocrine, nutritional and aminoacid metabolism diseases
Diseases of the tongue, of the lips and of the salivary glands
Periodontal disease
Labial melanotic macules
Psychosomatic medicine
Diseases of the peripheral nervous system
Precancerous lesions and benign tumors
Malignant tumors
Oro-facial features of leukemia and non neoplastic haematological disorders with involvement of the oral mucosa
Matastatic or secondary carcinoma
Oral disease prevention
Surgical procedures of the lips and oral cavity.