It is textbook on oral Pathology that aims at understanding the disease processes at fundamental level, the impetus being those in the maxillofacial region. The book highlights the etiopathogeneis and clinical presentation of oral diseases and focus on a variety of diseases commonly encountered in clinical practice.All possible oral and maxillofacial lesions are thoroughly updated according to the recent concepts Inclusion of new pathological entities Contributions from eminent academic personalities Contemporary views and molecular aspects given in colored boxes