The Importance of the Tongue in Dental Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide

The tongue is a vital part of our overall health, reflecting our general medical, internal, nutritional, and psychological well-being. With numerous normal variants and pathological changes, the tongue serves as a valuable indicator for various disease profiles.

This authoritative book, written by a team of experienced authors, including Michael M. Bornstein, Jrg Halter, Peter Itin, Sebastian Khl, J. Thomas Lambrecht, Inga Mollen, Ralf J. Radlanski, Adrian Ramseier, Andrea Maria Schmidt-Westhausen, Richard Steffen, Valrie G. A. Suter, Branka Tomljenovic, Astrid Truschnegg, Tuomas Waltimo, and Brigitte Zimmerli, provides a comprehensive overview of the tongue’s significance in dental medicine.

Structure and Content

The book is divided into six chapters, covering the importance of the tongue in dental medicine, its anatomy, normal variants, and diagnostic procedures for tongue changes. The fifth chapter is the most extensive, presenting a detailed table of diseases associated with tongue changes, including essential information and clinical examples. The therapy for tongue-related diseases is briefly mentioned and thoroughly described in the sixth chapter.

This valuable resource is highly recommended for all healthcare professionals who regularly examine the oral cavity as part of their daily routine.

Book Details:

• ASIN: B07ZPCR15W
• Publisher: Quintessence Publishing; 1st edition (June 29, 2016)
• Publication Date: June 29, 2016
• Language: German