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A comprehensive review of dento-alveolar complications for the oral and maxillofacial surgeon! Topics will include bleeding, dento-alveolar infections, infections extending into the neck, osteomyelitis and osteitis, endodontic complications, nerve injuries, local anesthesia, pathology, bone grafting, osteoradionecrosis, bisphosphonate associated jaw necrosis, and much more! This issue attempts to address some of the medical and surgical complications that may be encountered during the care and treatment of our patients. We asked our contributors to dedicate their efforts to producing a work that would inform and educate the reader about some of the common and less common perils related to dentoalveolar surgery. In our opinion, the authors have excelled in this pursuit. The articles in this issue review various problems and offer practical guidelines for successful management. The complications related to surgical misadventures, nerve injury, hemostasis, local anesthesia, and grafting are reviewed, as well as the surgical and medical management of dentoalveolar infections, osteoradionecrosis, and bisphosphonate-related necrosis. The issue concludes with a discussion of the failure to diagnose issues as they relate to pathology and the medico-legal aspects associated with dentoalveolar complications.
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