Fundamentals of Oral Anatomy, Physiology and Histology

Description

Master the basics of Dental Histology, Anatomy, Embryology and Physiology.

Fundamentals of Oral Anatomy, Physiology and Histology comprises of four units: Oral Histology, Oral Anatomy, General Embryology and Oral Physiology sections elaborating essential concepts in altogether 38 chapters. Oral Histology emphasizes on the morphology and variation of teeth as a part of dental anatomy. The dental histology section describes the development of teeth and associated tissues including enamel, dentin, pulp, cementum and periodontal ligament.

Salivary glands, oral mucosa, maxillary sinus, temporomandibular joint and tissue preparation comprise the rest of the second unit, Oral Anatomy. The third unit of Embryology explains the development of the oral and paraoral structures with details of general embryology from fertilization onwards. Physiology is the fourth unit which constitutes important topics related to year one of dentistry that include mastication, chewing cycle, saliva and calcium phosphorous metabolism.

Key Features

• Conforms to the syllabi prescribed by DCI
• Offers an easy-to-follow format for each chapter with numerous tables, flowcharts, photos, and simple neatly labelled line diagrams and histomicrographs
• Summarizes important take away points under Synopsis in each chapter
• Provided Review Questions in each chapter for self-appraisal
• Hand drawn histology diagrams

Table of Contents

1. Unit I
   1. Oral Histology
   2. Development and growth of teeth
   3. Enamel
   4. Dentin
   5. Pulp
   6. Cementum
   7. Periodontal Ligament
   8. Alveolar Bone
   9. Oral Mucosa
   10. Salivary glands
   11. Maxillary Sinus
   12. Temporomandibular Joint
   13. Eruption of teeth
   14. Shedding
   15. Age changes in the Oral Cavity and Teeth
   16. Preparation of Tissue Specimens for Histological Study
2. Unit II
   1. Anatomy
   2. Introduction to Dental Anatomy and Landmarks
   3. Tooth Numbering Systems
   4. Chronology and Development of the Dentition
   5. Primary Dentition
   6. Differences between Primary and Permanent Dentition
   7. Orofacial Form and Function
   8. The Permanent Maxillary Incisors
   9. The Permanent Mandibular Incisors
   10. The Permanent Maxillary Canine
   11. The Permanent Mandibular Canine
   12. The Permanent Maxillary Premolars
   13. The Permanent Mandibular Premolars
   14. The Permanent Maxillary First Molars
   15. The Permanent Mandibular Molars
   16. Morphology of the Pulp
   17. The Mixed Dentition Period
   18. Occlusion
   19. Temporomandibular Joint
3. Unit III
   1. General Embryology and Embryology of Oral Cavity, Face, Structures of Head and Neck
   2. General Embryology and Embryology of Oral Cavity, Face, Structures of Head and Neck
4. Unit IV
   1. Physiology
   2. Mastication and Deglutition
   3. Saliva
   4. Taste Sensation (Gustation)
   5. Calcium and Phosphorus Metabolism

Author Biography

Bharath Dr Rao K