The Past, Present, and Future of Dentoalveolar Surgery in China

• Yang Xue ; Hong-zhi Zhou ; Yu-xiang Ding ; Rui Hou ; Xiang-zhao Sun ; Kai-jin Hu ^[1]
  1. [1] Fourth Military Medical University

     Fourth Military Medical University

     China

     
• Localización: Journal of the history of dentistry: Official publication of the American Academy of the History of Dentistry, ISSN 1089-6287, Vol. 65, Nº. 3, 2017, págs. 118-135
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Dentoalveolar surgery, formerly known as dental surgery or oral surgery, is one of the basic branches of oral and maxillofacial surgery. While it has a long history; however, there are great differences in its evolution globally. This article presents a brief review on the development of dentoalveolar surgery internationally. Furthermore, a systematic review on its development in China, is detailed in 6 stages. However, while its development in China since 2005 has been most profound, improvements are still needed in treatment concepts, instruments, treatment processes, attention to high-risk populations and cooperation with other dental/medical disciplines. Future projections based on present standards of care are also presented.