Craniomaxillofacial Reconstructive and Corrective Bone Surgery: Principles of Internal Fixation Using AO/ASIF Technique

This advanced textbook of rigid fixation of the bones of the skull, fa ce and jaws describes the scientific principles and applied techniques for the AO/ASIF system. This comprehensive guide covers such topics a s reconstruction and aesthetic considerations. The book will permit th e reader to gain a complete appreciation of the broad spectrum of prob lems in the craniomaxillofacial region that may be addressed by a vari ety of clinicians with subanatomic specializations. Reconstruction of bone defects related to trauma and tumors are covered. In addition the re is comprehensive coverage of corrective bone surgery for developmen tal and congenital craniomaxillofacial deformities. The book contains a coordinated approach to these problems integrating hard and soft tis sue reconstruction with dental implant prosthetics.