Geriatric Oral Pathology

This book focuses on oral disease and degenerative changes usually seen in the elderly population. A thorough knowledge of pathology, both in medicine and dentistry, is essential for developing a good diagnostic skill. Diagnosis and treatment planning are the backbone of successful clinical practice. The advancement of dentistry and the quality of dental treatment are dependent upon the clinical application of basic sciences. This book is unique in the way that it deals with oral pathology in geriatric patients in an easy to understand manner. Another important feature of this book is that it covers various systemic conditions which the practitioners come across in their day-to-day practice. The sequential presentation of the subject in a simple and orderly manner will help both the undergraduate dental students as well as the practitioners to have a better understanding of the principles and their application in clinical practice.