Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma, 4th Edition

The definitive resource for the management of facial trauma, Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma, 4th Edition delivers comprehensive, step-by-step guidance on diagnosing and treating traumatic injuries to the face, jaw, and associated structures. Expertly edited by Dr. Raymond J. Fonseca and authored by more than 80 leaders in trauma care, this fully updated edition expands beyond surgical techniques to encompass the full scope of trauma care—including initial patient assessment, systemic management, interdisciplinary coordination, and post-trauma rehabilitation.

Now streamlined into a single, more portable volume, this edition features over 700 new full-color illustrations and updated content that reflects the latest surgical protocols, technologies, and clinical strategies in maxillofacial trauma management.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive and Interdisciplinary: Goes beyond facial reconstruction to cover systemic trauma evaluation, airway management, shock, neurologic injuries, and interdisciplinary collaboration—essential for trauma team integration.
• One-of-a-Kind Chapter Coverage: Includes rare yet critical topics such as:
• Nonpenetrating chest trauma
• Firearm-related facial injuries
• Metabolic response to trauma
• Maxillofacial prosthetics
• Societal and psychological impact of facial trauma
• Wide-Ranging Contributor Expertise: Written by more than 80 distinguished contributors in oral and maxillofacial surgery, anesthesiology, otolaryngology, neurology, and trauma care—offering multidisciplinary insights and authoritative guidance.
• Evidence-Based Approach: Incorporates the latest literature and clinical guidelines to support best practices in both emergent and reconstructive phases of care.
• Designed for Real-World Application: Whether in the OR, trauma bay, or during post-operative management, this text offers actionable guidance for every phase of trauma care.