Essentials of Oral Histology and Embryology: A Clinical Approach
- ISBN-10
- 0323033393
- ISBN-13
- 9780323033398
- Series
- Essentials of Oral Histology and Embryology
- Category
- Medical / Dentistry / Dental Assisting
- Pages
- 241
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006
- Publisher
- Mosby Elsevier
- Authors
- James K. Avery, Daniel J. Chiego
Description
This outstanding book covers all areas of oral histology and embryology pertinent to clinical dental practice. Introductory material includes a complete discussion of the structure and function of the body's cells, as well as the stages of orofacial development from conception to birth. It also covers developmental problems such as cleft lip and palate, specific phases of tooth development, and biofilm substances that form on the surface of teeth. New Clinical Comments boxes and Consider the Patient scenarios help readers apply key concepts to actual practice.
- Provides a timeline of head and neck structural development from conception to birth and describes possible abnormalities in development, including cleft lip and palate.
- Describes the definitive stages and normal/abnormal paths of tooth development and maturation.
- Discusses specific hard and soft oral tissues including periodontal tissues, oral mucosa, TMJ, and parts of teeth (enamel, dentin, dental pulp, cementum) to illustrate how these structures develop and are related.
- Each chapter begins with a helpful chapter outline and a brief overview of chapter content.
- Consider the Patient boxes present a short case scenario and then discuss possible solutions at the end of the chapter to demonstrate practical applications of key concepts.
- Self-evaluation questions at the end of every chapter help readers assess their understanding of the material.
- Tables and boxes throughout the text make it easy to quickly summarize important information.
- Clinical Comments boxes throughout the chapters present tips that help readers apply key content to everyday clinical practice.
- Learning Objectives at the beginning of every chapter list important topics readers should know after completing the chapter.
- An alphabetical list of Key Terms at the beginning of each chapter helps readers learn to use these words in the correct context within clinical practice.
- Features a wealth of new full-color illustrations and photographs.
- Evolve website includes a test bank, image collection, weblinks, and interactive student exercises.
Get the book
Other editions
-
- 2013-09-01
- - pages
- Paperback
- Elsevier India
-
- 2006
- 241 pages
- Paperback
- Elsevier España
-
- 2005-12-16
- 256 pages
- Paperback
- Mosby Incorporated
Similar books
-
Computers in the Dental Office with Data Disk
By Cynthia NewbyThis new text-workbook provides an overview of dental office operations and instructions in dental insurance billing procedure. Instruction is based on MediSoft's PractiSoft Advanced, version 6.0 software.
-
Prentice Hall Health Complete Review of Dental Assisting
By Emily AndujoThis exam preparation review book enables those pursuing dental assisting professional careers to review relevant material through the use of interactive technology, thereby gaining practice, and allowing...
-
Prentice Hall Health's Q & A Review of Dental Hygiene
By Caren Marguerite Barnes, Michelle L. SensatDesigned to help readers prepare for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination, this comprehensive--yet concise--subject-by-subject question-based review book includes 1,280 questions along with answers, detailed explanations, subspecialty...
-
Color Atlas of Anatomy: A Photographic Study of the Human Body
By Johannes Wilhelm Rohen, Chihiro Yokochi, Elke Lütjen-DrecollThis Color Atlas of Anatomy features full-color photographs of actual cadaver dissections, with accompanying schematic drawings and diagnostic images. The photographs depict anatomic structures with a realism unmatched by illustrations...
-
Oral Pathology: An Introduction to General and Oral Pathology for Hygienists
By Major M. AshWritten specifically for the dental hygienist, this 6th edition incorporates new knowledge on the concepts of disease, with the most up-to-date information on genetic disturbances, immune responses and injury, and...
-
Lippincott's Concise Illustrated Anatomy: Head & Neck
By Ben Pansky, Thomas R. GestLippincott’s CONCISE ILLUSTRATED ANATOMY series presents human gross anatomy in an efficient, easy-to-use format by combining core, need-to-know content with detailed atlas-style illustrations. This volume focuses on anatomical structures and...
-
Periodontology for the Dental Hygienist
By Dorothy A. Perry, Phyllis Beemsterboer, Edward J. TaggartThis comprehensive text describes the aspects of gingival and periodontal diseases the dental hygienist will encounter in practice. Periodontology for the Dental Hygienist contains the latest information about assessment and...
-
Workbook to Accompany Delmar's Dental Assisting, a Comprehensive Approach
By Karen WaideThe workbook, which corresponds to the text, contains chapter objectives, summaries, key terms, exercises in a variety of formats, skill sheets to test competencies, critical thinking scenarios/case studies, study tips/hints,...
-
Ethics, Jurisprudence, and Practice Management in Dental Hygiene
By Vickie J. Kimbrough, Charla J. LautarThe information and examples in this book are designed to orient dental hygiene students to clinical practice and its many applications in an office setting. Although dentists, dental practices, and...
-
Textbook of Head and Neck Anatomy
By Leslie P. Gartner, James L. HiattConcise yet complete in its regional treatment of head and neck anatomy, this acclaimed text features more than 200 superb illustrations and tables designed to facilitate its use in the...