cover image - Airway-Focused Clinical Dentistry, 1st Edition
ISBN: 9780443268854
Copyright: 2028
Imprint: Elsevier
List Price: $200.99

Airway-Focused Clinical Dentistry, 1st Edition

by Mark A. Cruz

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cover image - Airway-Focused Clinical Dentistry, 1st Edition
ISBN: 9780443268854
Copyright: 2028
Imprint: Elsevier
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Take your clinical skills to the next level and learn how to drastically improve the lives of patients with obstructive sleep apnea, pediatric sleep disorders, and a myriad of problems related to disordered breathing. The first text of its kind, Airway-Focused Clinical Dentistry uses the latest research and evidence to outline the comprehensive origins, anatomy, physiology, and societal changes that have contributed to disordered breathing. With an interdisciplinary approach, an in-depth analysis of nasal breathing, and high-quality illustrations, radiographs, and clinical photos, this all-new reference provides you with a deep understanding and a practical approach to assessment, diagnosis, and interventions to improve patient quality of life. An enhanced eBook is included with print purchase, with video tutorials to assist new airway providers. Edited by Mark Cruz, global expert and pioneer in airway dentistry and co-founder of The Airway Collaborative and The Airway Academy, this text is written by an interdisciplinary team of dentists, physicians, and healthcare providers seeking to arm today's clinicians with new knowledge and skills to improve the lives of their patients.
    • The latest research on airway disorders
    • Systematic approach to history and assessment of airway dysfunction
    • Holistic view of meaningful patient outcomes using a systems approach
    • Interdisciplinary chapter authors and focus on medical, dental, and adjunctive interventions
    • Art program with high-quality illustrations for A&P, clinical photos for assessment and intervention, and radiographs for diagnosis
    • Video tutorials focusing on various techniques and interventions
    • eBook version included with print purchase, with access to all text, figures, references, and videos, plus the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
  • PART I: Foundations
    1. Origins of the Airway Paradigm
    2. Ontogeny and Craniofacial Development
    3. Nature vs Nurture
    4. The Great Leap Forward

    PART II: Disordered Breathing
    5. Sleep-Disordered Breathing Spectrum
    6. Importance of the Autonomic System

    PART III: Assessment and Diagnosis
    7. Clinical Examination
    8. Importance of Nasal Breathing
    9. Clinical Exam - Dental Sequelae
    10. Breathing Physiology
    11. Pediatric Patients
    12. Airway Imaging

    PART IV: Interventions
    13. Medical Interventions
    14. Dental Interventions
    15. Adjunctive Interventions
  • Mark A. Cruz
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