Master Dentistry Volume 3 Oral Biology

Oral Anatomy, Histology, Physiology and Biochemistry

Barry Berkovitz, Bernard J. Moxham, Roger W. A. Linden, Alastair J. Sloan

• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Year: 2010
• Print ISBN:
  9780702031229
• eBook ISBN:
  9780702044588
• Topic: Medizin
• Subtopic: Zahnmedizin

Master Dentistry: Oral Biologyis designed as a revision guide for dental students and offers the 'curriculum essentials' in an easy-to-digest format. Each section is fully illustrated throughout and is supported by extensive self-assessment questions which allow the reader to assess their own knowledge of the topic and perfect their exam techniques.New to the Master Dentistry series, this volume addresses oral anatomy and its related histology, physiology and biochemistry and is perfect for both undergraduate students and post-graduates preparing for the MJDF.- Quick reference revision aid for dental students – ideal for exam preparation!- Covers the 'essentials' of the subject to a level that is expected with the GDC's curriculum outlined in the First Five Years document.- Each chapter provides a brief overview of the topic and lists the essential learning objectives for that area of study.- Presents key anatomical, biochemical and physiological material in a useful, integrated, clinically relevant format.- Includes extensive self-testing material – true false questions, extended matching questions, picture questions, and essay questions – enabling readers to assess their knowledge and perfect exam techniques.- Contains unique, 'mind-map' summary sheets to provide crucial information in a pictorial format to further promote learning.

Table of contents

• Cover image
• Table of Contents
• Front Matter
• Copyright
• Preface
• Chapter 1. Anatomy of the oral cavity and the jaws
• Chapter 2. Temporomandibular (craniomandibular) joint
• Chapter 3. Human dentition
• Chapter 4. Orofacial musculature, mastication and swallowing
• Chapter 5. Tongue, flavour, thermoreception and speech
• Chapter 6. Vasculature, lymphatics and innervation of the orodental tissues
• Chapter 7. Salivary glands, saliva and salivation
• Chapter 8. Investing organic layers on enamel surfaces
• Chapter 9. Development of the craniofacial complex
• Chapter 10. Early tooth development, root development (including cementogenesis) and tooth eruption
• Chapter 11. Mechanisms of mineralization
• Chapter 12. Dental tissues. I
• Chapter 13. Dental tissues. II
• Chapter 14. Dental tissues. III
• Chapter 15. Periodontal ligament (including oral and periodontal mechanoreception and the tooth support mechanism)
• Chapter 16. Alveolar bone
• Chapter 17. Oral mucosa and gingival crevicular fluid
• Chapter 18. Revision summary charts
• Index