Nicholas J Malden

Consultant in Oral Surgery, Edinburgh Dental Institute

Fracture of the maxillary tuberosity: Troubleshooting in general dental practice and a proposed fracture classification

In order to provide safe and effective treatment, meticulous planning and discussion is important for valid and informed consent. Previously considered uncommon events may need to be discussed with...

Systemic sclerosis: a case report and considerations for general dental practitioners

A 56-year-old female patient was referred to the Oral Surgery department by her GDP regarding suspected TMD, with pain on eating, speaking and on wakening in the morning, along with restricted mouth...

Tobacco habit-associated oral disease and the negative effects on surgical outcomes

It is not the authors' intention to give a detailed discussion of those tobacco-related systemic diseases that may have an indirect impact on the delivery of oral surgery. It is evident, however,...

Bone defects of the jaws: moving from reconstruction to regeneration

The most common indication for maxillofacial bone reconstruction is following ablation of neoplastic disease. Oral squamous cell carcinoma represents 3–4% of total body cancer in the UK with incidence...