Oral Anatomy, Histology and Embryology

Key Features:

• Over 1,000 images including schematic artworks, radiological images, electron-micrographs, cadaveric and clinical photographs and memory maps – all specially selected to make learning and recall as easy as possible
• Numerous clinical case histories help relate the basic science to clinical practice
• Includes comprehensive coverage of the soft tissues of the oral region and skeletal structures of the head, including vasculature and innervation
• Includes information on mastication, swallowing, speech, radiology and archaeological applications of tooth structure
• Addresses physical, chemical and structural properties of the tooth (enamel, dentine, pulp and cementum) and of the periodontium and oral mucosa
• Explores bone structure and remodelling – including potential bone atrophy following tooth extraction, its relevance to orthodontic treatment and implantology, trauma and malignancy
• Images and text have been considered in terms of human diversity
• Online self-assessment quizzes supports learning and exam preparation
• Online bibliography for each topic provides options for further reading
• An enhanced eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customise your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud

By Barry K.B Berkovitz, BDS, MSc, PhD, FDSRCS (Eng), Emeritus Reader, Anatomy and Human Sciences, Biomedical and Health Sciences, King’s College, London, UK and Bernard J. Moxham, BSc, BDS, PhD, FHEA, FRSB, Hon FAS, FSAE, Emeritus Professor of Anatomy, Cardiff School of Biosciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK