Main description:

A combined text and student workbook, Anatomy of Orofacial Structures: A Comprehensive Approach, Enhanced 7th Edition, makes it easy to understand oral histology and embryology, dental anatomy, and head and neck anatomy. Now in full color, the book includes more than 800 images, as well as review questions and detachable flashcards for convenient, on-the-go study. Clear coverage provides a solid foundation for students in dental assisting and dental hygiene programs. From longtime dental educators Richard Brand and Donald Isselhard, this book provides a complete learning package!

"I would highly recommend this book to all students; it will see you through dental school and beyond. It is useful for junior years of the BDS course while providing more detailed information for final years and newly qualified dentists." Reviewed by: British Dental Journal Date: Aug 2014 

Contents:

UNIT I: INTRODUCTION 1. Oral Cavity

Unit I Test Unit I Suggested Readings

UNIT II:  DENTAL ANATOMY 2. The Tooth Functions 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. 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 Pharyx 32. Arterial Supply and Venous Drainage 33. Salivary Glands 34. Nervous System 35. Lymphatics and Spread of Dental Infection

Unit IV Test Unit IV Suggested Readings

Answers to Review Questions Unit Test Answers Appendix Glossary