BookRobin Wilding.
Summary: "Applied Oral Physiology: The Integration of Sciences in Clinical Dentistry by prosthodontist, biologist, and educator Robin Wilding integrates basic science topics traditionally taught separately, enabling readers to understand the interconnected relationship between the scientific and clinical aspects of dentistry. On the broadest level, this well-researched, readable, and easy-to-study book brings together related elements of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and biochemistry. Integration of these areas helps students comprehend the different elements of dental science, thereby improving their ability to understand and treat patient problems. For example, understanding how saliva influences oral health is vital information every dentist needs to know"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
The Origins of Teeth
Dental Hard Tissues
Oral Mucosa and Periodontium
The Ecology of the Oral Cavity
Cell Differentiation in Embryology and Repair
The Extracellular Matrix
The Physiology of Bone
Eruption, Occlusion, and Wear
The Temporomandibular Joint
Oral Sensations and Functions
Aging.