Textbook of Dental Anatomy and Oral Physiology

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 points

• Practical guide to dental anatomy and oral physiology for students
• Each chapter clearly presented with brief outline, narrative and summary
• Includes more than 500 colour images and illustrations

1. Introduction
2. Definitions and Meaning of Terms Used in Dental Anatomy
3. Tooth Numbering Systems
4. Development of Occlusion
5. Permanent Incisors
6. Permanent Cuspids
7. Premolars
8. Permanent Molars
9. Deciduous Dentition
10. Occlusion
11. Vascularity and Innervation of Maxilla and Mandible
12. Tooth Anatomy and Forensic Odontology
13. Carving Steps of Different Teeth
14. Trait Features of Teeth
15. Calcium and Phosphorus Metabolism
16. Functions of Teeth
17. Pain
18. Saliva

Manjunatha BS BDS MDS (DNB)
Associate Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, KM Shah Dental College and Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat, India