This textbook is an up to date guide to dental anatomy and oral physiology for students. Beginning with an introduction and definition of terms, the following chapters discuss the anatomy and morphology of different teeth.Each chapter provides a brief outline and a narrative illustrating the key aspects of each tooth, followed by a summary organised in an easy-to-read two column format.This practical book applies dental anatomy and forensic odontology to oral medicine, general dentistry, orthodontics, prosthetics, implantology, endodontics and orofacial surgery.More than 500 colour illustrations and images of original cases are provided to assist learning. Key pointsPractical guide to dental anatomy and oral physiology for studentsEach chapter clearly presented with brief outline, narrative and summaryIncludes more than 500 colour images and illustrations
Manjunatha BS BDS MDS (DNB)Associate Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, KM Shah Dental College and Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
IntroductionDefinitions and Meaning of Terms Used in Dental AnatomyTooth Numbering SystemsDevelopment of OcclusionPermanent IncisorsPermanent CuspidsPremolarsPermanent MolarsDeciduous DentitionOcclusionVascularity and Innervation of Maxilla and MandibleTooth Anatomy and Forensic OdontologyCarving Steps of Different TeethTrait Features of TeethCalcium and Phosphorus MetabolismFunctions of TeethPainSaliva