Oral Anatomy, Histology and Embryology (5th Edition)

Description

Now entering its 40th anniversary, the fifth edition of Oral Anatomy, Histology and Embryology has been thoroughly overhauled, updated and augmented to meet the needs of dental students worldwide. Now available with new pedagogic features and an enhanced illustration program, Oral Anatomy, Histology and Embryology 5th edition also comes with a free online program containing a wide selection of MCQs and additional learning exercises to allow readers to test and reinforce their knowledge.

Key Features

• Written by dentists for dentists – authors who know exactly what students need for safe clinical practice!
• Contains full coverage of topics such as tooth eruption, tooth support, the effects of aging on teeth and associated soft tissues, periodontal regeneration, and the use of isotope analysis
• Includes sectional anatomy and functional anatomy (covering mastication, swallowing, speech, taste and olfaction, thermoreception)
• Many chapters include Clinical Considerations which explore associated pathological findings as well as other topics of consideration such as the use of local anaesthesia, temporomandibular joint disorders and malocclusion
• Explores bone structure and remodelling – including potential bone atrophy following tooth extraction, its relevance to orthodontic treatment and implantology, trauma and malignancy
• Rich with over 1300 images including schematic artworks, radiological images, electron-micrographs, cadaveric and clinical photographs, all specially selected to make learning and recall as easy as possible

Table of Contents

1. In vivo appearance of the oral cavity
2. Dento-osseous structures
3. Regional topography of the mouth and related areas
4. Vasculature and innervation of the mouth
5. Sectional anatomy of the oral cavity and related areas
6. Functional anatomy
7. Enamel
8. Investing organic layers on enamel surfaces
9. Dentine
10. Dental pulp
11. Cementum
12. Periodontal ligament
13. Alveolar bone
14. Oral mucosa
15. Temporomandibular joint
16. Salivary glands
17. Development of the face
18. Development of the palate
19. Development of the jaws
20. Development of the tongue and salivary glands
21. Early tooth development
22. Amelogenesis
23. Dentinogenesis
24. Development of the dental pulp
25. Development of the root and periodontal ligament
26. Development of the dentitions
27. Ageing and archaeological and dental anthropological applications of tooth structure