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