Description:
Chapter 1. Introduction to Pathology -- Chapter 2. Homeostasis -- Chapter 3. Disease, Disorder, and Disability -- Chapter 4. Cell Structure and Function, Cell Division and Cell Cycle, Cell Types and Stem Cells -- Chapter 5. Cellular Pathology -- Chapter 6. Inflammation -- Chapter 7. Healing: Tissue Regeneration and Repair -- Chapter 8. Genetic and Developmental Pathology -- Chapter 9. Infectious and Communicable Diseases: An Overview -- Chapter 10. An Introduction to Immunology and Immunopathology -- Chapter 11. Neoplasia and Carcinogenesis -- Chapter 12. Environmental and Nutritional Pathology -- Chapter 13. Hemodynamic Disorders,Thrombosis, Infarction, Oedema, and Shock -- Chapter 14. Imbalances in Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases: An Overview -- Chapter 15. Ageing -- Chapter 16. Pain -- Chapter 17. Dental, Oral, Maxillofacial and Salivary Gland Diseases: An Overview -- Chapter 18. Pathology of Organ Systems of the Body.
This textbook is structured to meet the specific learning needs of dental students in general pathology and assist them in holistically formulating clinical decisions. It discusses pathology principles essential to understanding the disease process. The text is presented logically and designed to emphasise clinical relevance where necessary. Chapters on common systemic and orofacial diseases have also been included to highlight the fundamental relevance of pathology to clinical dentistry. Organised in 16 chapters, using a user-friendly writing style, this book covers core topics such as cellular pathology, inflammation, tissue repair, immunopathology, genetic disorders, infectious disease, neoplasia, nutritional and environmental pathology, pain, and pathology of organ systems relevant to the practice of dentistry. It is a must-have for undergraduate and postgraduate dental students.