This magnificent, two-colour reference presents comprehensive coverage of orofacial structures, orofacial embryology, oral histology, and dental anatomy. Its tailor-made for daily clinical reference and for the rigorous demands of the academic portion offirst-year hygienists training. Features clinical applications covering such topics as dental implants, normal variations, dental anomalies, and periodontal considerations. Provides extensive learning tools including outlines and objectives at the beginning of each chapter, review questions and answers, references, and a complete glossary of the key terms.
Introduction to Orofacial Region: Face and Neck Regions. Oral Cavity and Pharynx. Orofacial Embryology: Overview of Prenatal Development. Development of the Face and Neck. Development of Orofacial Structures. Tooth Development and Eruption. Oral Histology: Overview of the Cell. Basic Tissues. Oral Mucosa. Gingival and Dentogingival Junctional Tissues. Orofacial Structures. Enamel. Dentin and Pulp. Periodontium: Cementum, Alveolar Bone, And Peridontal Ligament. Dental Anatomy: Overview of the Dentitions. Permanent Anterior Teeth. Permanent Posterior Teeth. Primary Dentition. TMJ. Occlusion. Glossary. Appendix A. Appendix B.