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Dental students receive the most up-to-date information about oral histology, physiology, embryology, and postnatal development from ORAL HISTOLOGY: Development, Structure, and Function. This leading text features in-depth explanations with over 870 illustrations for a clear understanding of histologic principles. For the first time, this text showcases 48 color photographs. Every chapter includes a "Questions and Controversies" box that addresses current trends and research. A list of hand-picked recommended readings, and updated illustrations and references are also provided. It's the text every dental student needs to build a solid foundation for clinical practice. * Authoritative and up to date for the latest developments in oral histology. * Clearly written, consistent and well illustrated to facilitate learning. * Contributed by a renowned panel of histologists and oral biologists who bring years of clinical expertise and teaching skills to the textbook. * Thoroughly illustrated with high quality photographs and micrographs, and a 48-plate color section. NEW TO THIS EDITION: * 48 color plates cross referenced throughout the text provide brilliant reproduction and aid in recognition. * Reorganization of materials streamline the text and focus on the curriculum used in most dental schools. * New Questions and Controversies boxes provide insight on current research and trends, foster class discussion, and provide avenues for further research. * Hand picked Suggested Readings guide students to the most valuable references used throughout the text.

An Illustrated Guide to Oral Histology Learn more about the histological presentation of diseased and normal oral tissues with this high definition illustrated dental reference An Illustrated Guide to Oral Histology delivers a collection of high-definition histological and pathological images, presenting both diseased and normal oral tissues. The book provides over 200 high-magnification histomicrographs of oral tissues, as well as definitions and explanations of key identifying histological and pathological features of oral tissues. Readers will also benefit from explanations of the clinical significance of particular features, numerous images of ground sections, haemotoxylin- and eosin-stained sections, and electron images. It also includes core topics such as: An introduction to tooth development, including the bud, cap, early bell, and late bell stages A thorough exploration of enamel, dentin, cementum and dental pulp A discussion of the periodontal ligament, including alveolar crest fibers, horizontal, oblique, apical, and inter-radicular fibers, transseptal fibers, and gingival fibers A guide to alveolar bone, oral mucosa, and salivary glands Perfect for postgraduate dental students, An Illustrated Guide to Oral Histology will also be useful to undergraduate dental students, and those looking to improve their understanding of the microscopic structure of dental tissues and their pathologies.

Fundamentals of Oral Histology and Physiology is a landmark new text streamlining the essentials of histology and physiology into one clinically accessible textbook. Written for predoctoral dental students, the book brings together structure, function, and clinical correlations for maximum retention and ease of use. Assuming a background in basic biologic sciences, this text focuses on the histology and physiology that students need to know to practice dentistry and to understand and evaluate the current literature, without repeating basic information learned in other courses. Fundamentals of Oral Histology and Physiology concentrates on Oral Structures and Features, including Development, Teeth, Tooth and Jaw Support, Mucosal Structure and Function, and Effectors.

This work is designed to familiarise dental students and professionals with knowledge in the fields of oral histology and embryology and to relate these disciplines to clinical dental hygiene and day-to-day dental practice.

Chapter 1: Overview of Oral Tissues Chapter 2: General Embryology Chapter 3: Development of Face, Palate and Tongue Chapter 4: Development of Tooth Chapter 5: Enamel Chapter 6: Dentin Chapter 7: Pulp Chapter 8: Cementum Chapter 9: Periodontal Ligament Chapter 10: Alveolar Bone Chapter 11: Tooth Eruption Chapter 12: Shedding Chapter 13: Oral Mucous Membrane Chapter 14: Salivary Glands Chapter 15: Temporomandibular Joint Chapter 16: Maxillary Sinus Chapter 17: Lymphatics of Orofacial Region Chapter 18: Age Changes in Oral Tissues Chapter 19: Stem Cells Chapter 20: Evolution of Jaws and Teeth Chapter 21: Tissue Processing for Histological Examination Chapter 22: Histochemistry of Oral Tissues Appendix Index