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With clear coverage of the anatomy of oral and facial tissues, essentials of Oral Histology and Embryology: A Clinical Approach, 4th edition helps students understand normal orofacial development and learn how to care for patients with abnormalities or dental pathologies. It provides a strong foundation in oral biology, focusing on the development and structure of cells and tissues, the stages of tooth development and maturation and the Parts of teeth including enamel, dentin, dental pulp and cementum. New illustrations and discussions of emerging issues keep readers current with advances in the dental professions. Using this text, students will learn the basic science they need to succeed in the classroom and in clinical practice.
Key Features:
Clinically focused content provides essential knowledge of the basics of oral biology with an emphasis on its relationship to clinical practice and a focus on the patient.
Full-color art program includes many high-quality illustrations, histographs, micrographs and clinical photos depicting various stages of development of the oral structures.
Clinical Comment and Consider the Patient boxes help you apply information to clinical practice and patient care by describing clinical tips, points of interest and patient situations.
Self-evaluation questions are included at the end of each chapter, helping you review for classroom and national board exams.
Key vocabulary is listed at the beginning of each chapter and highlighted in boldface within the text.
Suggested readings at the end of each chapter allow you to research classic and New studies.
Expert author Daniel Chiego has 40 years of experience in research and education in oral embryology and histology and has directed the dental and dental hygiene courses of study in these topics at the University of Michigan for more than 15 years.
An Evolve companion website provides practice quizzes, vocabulary flashcards, labeling exercises and links to related websites for further research and study.
Table of Contents:
Development and Structure of Cells and Tissues
Structure and Function of Cells, Tissues and Organs
Development of the Oral Facial Region
Development of the Face and Palate
Development of Teeth
Eruption and Shedding of Teeth
Enamel
Dentin
Dental Pulp
Cementum
Periodontium: Periodontal Ligament
Periodontium: Alveolar Process and Cementum
Temporomandibular Joint
Oral Mucosa
Salivary Glands and Tonsils
BiofilmsISBN - 9788131235140
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