This handy single-volume book covers the four subjects of Oral Anatomy, Oral Physiology, Oral Histology and Tooth  Morphology. The contents are presented in a way which is simple to comprehend yet exhaustive in its coverage. The inclusion of Key Points, Mind Maps, Multiple Choice Questions, schematic diagrams and instructions for the procedure of tooth carving are additional features incorporated in this book.

Key Features

– Incorporates a ‘clinical overview’ of the various topics in each chapter to highlight the clinical applications of the concerned topics.
– Includes numerous easy-to-understand schematic diagrams.
– A visual representation of ‘step-by-step tooth carving techniques’ in the ancillary DVD and instructions in the Tooth Morphology chapters will assist the students in their practical sessions.
– Key Points and Multiple Choice Questions at the end of each chapter will help students in quickly revising the subject and assessing their understanding.
– The appendix on summary of histologic slides with lucid images and appropriate identification points will assist the students in their preparation for practical examinations.

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction to Oral Anatomy
Chapter 2 Osteology of Skull
Chapter 3 Musculature of the Head and Neck
Chapter 4 Nerves of the Head and Neck
Chapter 5 Vasculature of the Head and Neck
Chapter 6 Lymphatics of the Head and Neck
Chapter 7 Anatomy of Salivary Glands
Chapter 8 Evolution of Teeth and Comparative Dental Anatomy
Chapter 9 Terminologies in Tooth Morphology
Chapter 10 Nomenclature of Human Teeth
Chapter 11 Chronology of Dentition
Chapter 12 Differences Between Deciduous and Permanent Teeth
Chapter 13 Deciduous Dentition
Chapter 14 Permanent Maxillary and Mandibular Incisors
Chapter 15 Permanent Maxillary and Mandibular Canines
Chapter 16 Permanent Maxillary and Mandibular Premolars
Chapter 17 Permanent Maxillary and Mandibular Molars
Chapter 18 Morphology of Pulp Chambers and Canals
Chapter 19 Alignment and Occlusion
Chapter 20 Functional Occlusion and Malocclusion
Chapter 21 Guidelines for Drawing Tooth Morphology Diagrams
Chapter 22 Somatosensory System
Chapter 23 Pain
Chapter 24 Taste
Chapter 25 Smell
Chapter 26 Mastication
Chapter 27 Deglutition
Chapter 28 Speech
Chapter 29 Calcium and Phosphorus Metabolism
Chapter 30 Theories of Mineralization
Chapter 31 Introduction to Histology
Chapter 32 General Embryology
Chapter 33 Embryology of the Head, Face and Oral Cavity Chapter 34 Development of Teeth
Chapter 35 Enamel
Chapter 36 Dentin
Chapter 37 Pulp
Chapter 38 Periodontal Ligament
Chapter 39 Cementum
Chapter 40 Bone
Chapter 41 Oral Mucous Membrane
Chapter 42 Histology of Salivary Glands
Chapter 43 Eruption
Chapter 44 Shedding
Chapter 45 Temporomandibular Joint
Chapter 46 Maxillary Sinus
Chapter 47 Tissue Processing for Microscopic Study Chapter 48 Histochemistry of Oral Tissues
Chapter 48 Histochemistry of Oral Tissues