Main description:

Gain the knowledge of dental anatomy you need as a dental assistant or hygienist! Anatomy of Orofacial Structures: A Comprehensive Approach, 9th Edition provides an all-in-one resource for learning oral histology and embryology, dental anatomy, and head and neck anatomy. It offers all the benefits of a combined textbook and workbook, reinforcing your understanding with review questions in each chapter and tests in each unit. The book also includes detachable flashcards for convenient, on-the-go study and reference. From erstwhile dental educators Richard Brand and Donald Isselhard, and supported with engaging activities on the Evolve website, this book provides a complete learning package!

UNIQUE! Comprehensive coverage includes orofacial development, landmarks, veins, arteries, nerves, bones, and muscles of the head and neck region.
UNIQUE! More than 600 anatomical illustrations include labeled line drawings, radiographs, and clinical photographs.
Textbook/Workbook format includes chapter review quizzes, unit tests, and a perforated workbook section.
Clinical Considerations boxes describe the real-world application of anatomical concepts.
Flashcards provide a convenient study tool for tooth morphology and major head and neck structures, featuring an image of a tooth on one side and that tooth's identifying/important information on the other side.
Learning resources on the Evolve website include chapter quizzes and the Body Spectrum anatomy coloring book.

NEW! Thoroughly revised embryology and histology section features new illustrations.
NEW! Updated art program includes new illustrations and clinical images.

Contents:

UNIT I: INTRODUCTION

1 Oral Cavity

Unit I Test

Unit I Suggested Readings

UNIT II: DENTAL ANATOMY

2 The Tooth: Functions and Terms

3 Fundamental and Preventative Curvatures

4 Dentition

5 Development, Form, and Eruption

6 Occlusion

7 Dental Anomalies

8 Supporting Structures

9 Clinical Considerations

10 Tooth Identification

11 Root Morphology

12 Incisors

13 Canines

14 Premolars

15 Molars

16 Deciduous Dentition

Unit II Test

Unit II Suggested Readings

UNIT III: ORAL HISTOLOGY AND EMBRYOLOGY

17 Basic Tissues

18 Development of Orofacial Complex

19 Dental Lamina and Enamel Organ

20 Enamel, Dentin, and Pulp

21 Root Formation and Attachment Apparatus

22 Eruption and Shedding of Teeth

23 Oral Mucous Membrane

24 The Tongue

25 Histology of the Salivary Glands

Unit III Test

Unit III Suggested Readings

UNIT IV: HEAD AND NECK ANATOMY

26 Osteology of the Skull

27 Nose, Nasal Cavity, and Paranasal Sinuses

28 Muscles of Mastication, Hyoid Muscles, and Sternocleidomastoid and Trapezius Muscles

29 Temporomandibular Joint

30 Muscles of Facial Expression

31 Soft Palate and Pharynx

32 Arterial Supply and Venous Drainage

33 Salivary Glands

34 Nervous System

35 Lymphatics and Spread of Dental Infection

36 Anatomical Considerations in Local Anesthesia

Unit IV Test

Unit IV Suggested Readings

Appendix

Glossary

Index

Workbook Questions

Flashcards