All main sections of surgical dentistry are presented and main stages of its development are described. Modern data on the etiology and pathogenesis of caries and its complications, diseases other than caries, diseases of the periodontium and buccal mucosa and progress in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of these diseases are presented. Modern technologies of tooth restoration and methods of endodontic treatment are described in detail. Recent achievements in theoretical dentistry are presented and modern methods for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the periodontium and buccal mucosa are described.
  Addressed to students of dentistry and dentists.

  The second version of this textbook (the first appeared in 1988) presents the propedeutic and hospital courses of orthodontics. Etiology, pathogenesis, clinical picture, treatment of, and prediction for the main dental, periodontal, temporomandibular, buccal mucosa diseases, allergies, injuries of the jaws requiring orthodontic treatment are described in detail. The organization philosophy of orthodontic care is discussed. This version includes new chapters: "Orthodontic treatment of adentia with implants" and a chapter written by V. Yu. Kurlyandsky "Functional pathology of the maxillodental system".

  The textbook is prepared with consideration for the specific features in the training of future dentists. The problems of functional structure of the maxillofacial area, systemo- and gerontogenesis, adaptation and compensation, highly significant for dentists, are discussed from analytical and total systems viewpoint.
  Addressed to students of dentistry faculties of medical institutes, postgraduate students, and resident physicians.