Maxillofacial Imaging [Paperback]

Tore A. Larheim (Author), Per-Lennart Westesson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 6, 2008 | ISBN-10: 3540786856 | ISBN-13: 978-3540786856

Maxillofacial imaging has evolved dramatically over the past two decades with development of new cross-sectional imaging techniques. Traditional maxillofacial imaging was based on plain films and dental imaging. However, today’s advanced imaging techniques with CT and MRI have only been partially implemented for maxillofacial questions. This book bridges the gap between traditional maxillofacial imaging and advanced medical imaging. We have applied CT and MRI to a variety of maxillofacial cases and these are illustrated with high-quality images and multiple planes. A comprehensive chapter on imaging anatomy is also included. This book is useful for oral and maxillofacial radiologists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, dentists, radiologists, plastic surgeons, head and neck surgeons, and others that work with severe maxillofacial disorders.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the reviews: Doody's Review Service, April 2006: "... This book is a valuable atlas on maxillofacial imaging, both for the radiologist and the dentist. Weighted Numerical Score: 100 - 5 Stars!" "The role of modern CT and MR imaging is the primary focus of this book. … This image quality of the clinical photographs, schematic drawings, and surgical, autopsy, and histological specimens is good to excellent in this book. Very new references are also included. … The overall impression of this book is very good. If you need a high-quality of maxillofacial imaging with condensed text, buy this book!" (Tapani Tikkakoski, Acta Radiologica, March/April, 2007) "This book is intended to be an ‘atlas’ to target not only radiologists but also head and neck and maxillofacial surgeons, otolaryngologists, and other physicians who may encounter these clinical conditions in their daily practice. … The illustrations are a major component of the book and are almost uniformly excellent. … The authors are encouraged to use this book as a foundation for future editions of a more formal textbook on maxillofacial imaging. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in maxillofacial radiology." (American Journal of Neuroradiology, November-December, 2007)

About the Author

Larheim is head of the first maxillofacial radiology department outside Japan that installed its own CT scanner.

Product Details

• Paperback: 456 pages
• Publisher: Springer (August 6, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540786856
• ISBN-13: 978-3540786856
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 7.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,178,582 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #23 in Books > Medical Books > Dentistry > Craniomandibular & Temporomandibular

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5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional text on Maxillofacial imaging, March 15, 2006

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Radiology Faculty (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Maxillofacial Imaging (Hardcover)

This text fills a vacuum in the diagnostic radiology for dentistry. The strength of the book lies in vast amount of high quality images. Most of the cases start with a panoramic radiograph or a periapical film, and then proceed to CT or MRI imaging. Exactly the way an Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist will approach a case. This is a must text for maxillofacial radiology residents. For general dentists, who have started a Conebeam CT practice, this book will help you in your practice. The book is expensive, but it is worth every penny.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Virtual anatomy "must have", December 16, 2009

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Alvaro Ordonez "Alvaro Ordonez" (Coral gables, Fl) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Maxillofacial Imaging (Paperback)

This is an excellent book for any dentist that utilizes CBCT imaging and MRI (being stronger on CBCT Imaging and good enough on MRI).
The book starts with a very complete list of pertinent anatomical structures that can be correlated to very clear images. This list is all you need to learn and check any anatomical structure contained in a volumetric image. In fact, the first chapter of the book itself will pay and cover for the money invested in the book.
It is very strong in pathology and TMJ imaging and TMJ pathology.
It has a chapter on Implant dentistry imaging.
I wish it was stronger in CBCT imaging fundamentals.

Alvaro ordonez
Coral gables Fl
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5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read!, June 8, 2007

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Babatunde O. Bamgbose (Iowa City, IA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Maxillofacial Imaging (Hardcover)

I found the online review pages available at amazon.com useful in deciding to purchase this book. When the book arrived, I found it very colorful and easy to read. I particularly appreciate the layout of the content which is quite composite. It does not just dwell on radiology of diseases, but it includes a good measure of pathology and surgical management of the disease entities discussed. I found the book to have a good clinical application and it is quite easy to relate to by, not only radiologists, but pathologists and surgeons.

I also showed the book to my program director in oral and maxillofacial radiology residency program. He also thought the quality of the color materials were excellent. I guess that explains why it costs a couple of hundreds to have the book.

This is a book I'll recommend to anyone involved in the diagnosis and management of head and neck cum oral and maxillofacial lesions.

Tunde

Iowa City