Course Outline:

The course has been designed to develop an understanding and introduce the students to more advanced aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery such as cysts of the oral cavity, maxillary sinus problems, tempromandibular joint disorders, and odontogenic and non- odontogenic tumors of the oral cavity. The foundation knowledge acquired through this course contribute to the development of diagnostic capability to approach these more advanced aspects of surgery which customarily is dealt with by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. The pathology, clinical aspects, differential diagnosis and management of these conditions are discussed. In the laboratory sessions the histopathological appearances of the most significant lesions are used as an aid in understanding the biological aspects of oral disease. The seminar periods are used to integrate knowledge of the pathology with oral medicine and to impart a system of diagnosis and treatment based on the understanding of disease.