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.