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Current Concepts in the Management of Maxillofacial Infections, An Issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics
(The Clinics: Surgery), Volume 15, Issue 1, Pages 1-166 (February 2003)
by Daniel M. Laskin, DDS, MS / Robert A. Strauss, DDS, MD
There have been many advances in the management of head and neck infections since we last edited a Clinics of North America issue on this subject more than 10 years ago. New classes of antimicrobial agents, noninvasive imaging techniques, improved culturing methods, and a clearer understanding of the normal and pathologic functioning of the immune system are just some of the changes that have occurred. These and other technologic advances have enhanced dramatically our ability to diagnose and
treat these infections rapidly and accurately. As a result, the incidence of serious morbidity and mortality from odontogenic infections has fallen significantly over the years.
In this issue of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America, we have attempted to address some of the important and topical areas of
knowledge in the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases that practicing oral and maxillofacial surgeons face. Some articles examine new areas of interest, such as peri-implantitis and infections associated with facial skin resurfacing, whereas others provide timely updates of our understanding of continually evolving topics, such as HIV/AIDS, chronic sclerosing osteomyelitis, selection and use of antibiotics, and the changing microbiology of infections of the head and neck.