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Wheeler's Dental Anatomy, Physiology and Occlusion

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ISBN-10: 0721693822

ISBN-13: 9780721693828

Edition: 8th 2003 (Revised)

Authors: Major M. Ash, Stanley J. Nelson

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Tooth form and function are made understandable to students at every level of education in this text. It provides information relating to tooth measurements - dimensions included in the book provide a basis for reviewing commercially prepared teeth for occlusal function.
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Book details

List price: $93.95
Edition: 8th
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 12/17/2002
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 520
Size: 7.25" wide x 10.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 3.190
Language: English

Introduction to Dental Anatomy
Formation of the Dentitions (Overview)
Nomenclature
Formulae for Mammalian Teeth
Tooth Numbering Systems
Division into Thirds, Line Angles, and Point Angles
Tooth Drawing and Carving
Measurement of Teeth
Summary
Development and Eruption of the Teeth
Clinical Considerations
Malformations
The Dentitions
Neuromuscular Development
Transitional (Mixed) Dentition Period
Loss of Primary Teeth
Permanent Dentition
Size of Teeth
Dental Pulp
Cementoenamal Junction
Dental Age
Tooth Formation Standards
Chronologies of Human Dentition
Types of Chronologies
Stages of Tooth Formation
Age of Attainment
Age Prediction
Maturity Assessment
Duration of Root and Crown Formation
Summary
Sequence of Eruption
Estimating Time of Enamel Hypoplasia
The Primary (Deciduous) Teeth
Life Cycle
Importance of Primary Teeth
Nomenclature
Major Contrasts between Primary and Permanent Teeth
Pulp Chambers and Pulp Canals
A Detailed Description of Each Primary Tooth
Forensics, Comparative Anatomy, Geometries, and Form and Function
Forensic Dentistry
Comparative Dental Anatomy
Summary of Schematic Outlines
Form and Function of the Permanent Dentition
Orofacial Complex: Form and Function
Form and Function
Form Follows Function
Articulation of Teeth
Physiological Form of the Teeth and Periodontium
Fundamental Curvatures
Proximal Contact Areas
Interproximal Spaces (Formed by Proximal Surfaces in Contact)
Embrasures (Spillways)
Contact Areas and Incisal and Occlusal Embrasures from the Labial and Buccal Aspect
Facial and Lingual Contours at the Cervical Thirds (Cervical Ridges) and Lingual Contours at the Middle Thirds of Crowns
The Height of Epithelial Attachment: Curvatures of the Cervical Lines (CEJ) Mesially and Distally
The Permanent Maxillary Incisors
Maxillary Central Incisor
Maxillary Lateral Incisor
The Permanent Mandibular Incisors
Mandibular Central Incisor
Mandibular Lateral Incisor
The Permanent Canines: Maxillary and Mandibular
Maxillary Canine
Mandibular Canine
The Permanent Maxillary Premolars
Maxillary First Premolar
Maxillary Second Premolar
The Permanent Mandibular Premolars
Mandibular First Premolar
Mandibular Second Premolar
The Permanent Maxillary Molars
Maxillary First Molar
Maxillary Second Molar
Maxillary Third Molar
The Permanent Mandibular Molars
Mandibular First Molar
Mandibular Second Molar
Mandibular Third Molar
Pulp Chambers and Canals
Pulp, Chambers, and Canals
Radiographs
Foramen
Demarcation of Pulp Cavity and Canal
Pulp Horns
Clinical Applications
The Pulp Cavities of Maxillary Teeth
The Pulp Cavities of Mandibular Teeth
Radiographs: Pulp Chambers and Canals
Crown and Root Fracture
Dento-Osseous Structures, Blood Vessels, and Nerves
The Maxillae
The Mandible
Arterial Supply to the Teeth
The Temporomandibular Joints, Muscles, Teeth, and their Functions
Temporomandibular Articulation
Muscles
Lateral Pterygoid Muscle
Masseter Muscle
Mandibular Movements and Muscle Activity
Occlusion
Concepts of Occlusion
Development of the Dentitions
Overview of Primary Occlusion
Permanent Dentition
Cusp, Fossa, and Marginal Ridge Relations
Lateral Occlusal Relations
Biomechanics of Chewing Function
Neurobehavioral Aspects of Occlusion
Oral Motor Behavior
Swallowing
Summary
Review of Tooth Morphology
Color Plates
Deciduous dentition
Mixed and permanent dentition
Maxillary central incisor (right)
Maxillary lateral incisor (right)
Mandibular central incisor (right)
Mandibular lateral incisor (right)
Maxillary canine (right)
Mandibular canine (right)
Maxillary 1st premolar (right)
Maxillary 2nd premolar (right)
Mandibular 1st premolar (right)
Mandibular 2nd premolar (right)
Maxillary 1st molar (right)
Maxillary 2nd molar (right)
Mandibular 1st molar (right)
Mandibular 2nd molar (right)
Tooth Traits of the Permanent Dentition
Tables
Maxillary incisors: type traits and other characteristics
Mandibular incisors: type traits and other characteristics
Maxillary and mandibular incisors: arch traits and other characteristics
Canines: type and arch traits and other characteristics
Maxillary premolars: type traits and other characteristics
Maxillary premolars: arch traits and other characteristics
Mandibular premolars: type traits and other characteristics
Maxillary molars: type traits and other characteristics
Mandibular molars: type traits and other characteristics