Oral Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, 6th Edition
by Barry K.B Berkovitz, BDS, MSc, PhD, FDSRCS (Eng), G.R. Holland, BSc, BDS, PhD, CERT ENDO and Bernard J. Moxham, BSc, BDS, PhD, FHEA, FRSB, Hon FAS, FSAE
Over 1,000 images including schematic artworks, radiological images, electron-micrographs, cadaveric and clinical photographs and memory maps – all specially selected to make learning and recall as easy as possible
Numerous clinical case histories help relate the basic science to clinical practice
Includes comprehensive coverage of the soft tissues of the oral region and skeletal structures of the head, including vasculature and innervation
Includes information on mastication, swallowing, speech, radiology and archaeological applications of tooth structure
Addresses physical, chemical and structural properties of the tooth (enamel, dentine, pulp and cementum) and of the periodontium and oral mucosa
Explores bone structure and remodelling – including potential bone atrophy following tooth extraction, its relevance to orthodontic treatment and implantology, trauma and malignancy
Images and text have been considered in terms of human diversity
Online self-assessment quizzes supports learning and exam preparation
Online bibliography for each topic provides options for further reading
An enhanced eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customise your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
1. The 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. Archaeological applications of tooth structure 28. Regenerative dentistry
Barry K.B Berkovitz, BDS, MSc, PhD, FDSRCS (Eng), Emeritus Reader, Anatomy and Human Sciences, Biomedical and Health Sciences, King’s College, London, UK, G.R. Holland, BSc, BDS, PhD, CERT ENDO, Professor, Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics, School of Dentistry and Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Bernard J. Moxham, BSc, BDS, PhD, FHEA, FRSB, Hon FAS, FSAE, Emeritus Professor of Anatomy, Cardiff School of Biosciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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