This chapter depicts the different parts of tooth, adjacent structures, different dentitions, functions of tooth and dental formula used in different parts of world. This introductory chapter also explains the different surfaces and different aspects of all deciduous and permanent sets of tooth. The most important part of the chapter is the glossary which te... [More]

This chapter depicts the different parts of tooth, adjacent structures, different dentitions, functions of tooth and dental formula used in different parts of world. This introductory chapter also explains the different surfaces and different aspects of all deciduous and permanent sets of tooth. The most important part of the chapter is the glossary which tells the definition and schematic diagrams of all terminologies related to tooth in very lucid and simple manner. cingulum, dentition, contact point, mamelon, embrasure, fissure[Less]

This chapter is all about deciduous teeth. It depicts importance of deciduous teeth, chronology of tooth formation and measurement of all aspects of all ten maxillary and mandibular teeth. It also discusses in detail about the morphology of all surfaces of individual deciduous teeth with relevant diagrams. The chapter describes in general the differentiating... [More]

This chapter is all about deciduous teeth. It depicts importance of deciduous teeth, chronology of tooth formation and measurement of all aspects of all ten maxillary and mandibular teeth. It also discusses in detail about the morphology of all surfaces of individual deciduous teeth with relevant diagrams. The chapter describes in general the differentiating features of deciduous and permanent teeth and also the differentiating features of individual maxillary and mandibular teeth in tabular form. leeway space of nance, chronology of tooth formation, lingual fossa, central fossa, tubercle of zuckerkandle[Less]

This chapter is all about permanent teeth. It depicts importance of permanent teeth, chronology of tooth formation and measurement of all aspects of all sixteen maxillary and mandibular permanent teeth. Detailed morphology of all aspects, all surfaces of coronal and radicular portions of permanent teeth are discussed along with schematic diagrams. The differ... [More]

This chapter is all about permanent teeth. It depicts importance of permanent teeth, chronology of tooth formation and measurement of all aspects of all sixteen maxillary and mandibular permanent teeth. Detailed morphology of all aspects, all surfaces of coronal and radicular portions of permanent teeth are discussed along with schematic diagrams. The differentiation of type trait and arch traits are discussed in tabular form. marginal ridge, mesio-incisal angle, oblique ridge, cusp of carabelli, root trunk[Less]

For a dental students tooth carving is one of the first difficult task which he/she encounters in dental school. This chapter demonstrates the procedure of tooth carving on wax block. All the equipment required for carving, each individual steps of carving of maxillary incisor, canine, premolars and molars are described in detail with the help of schematic d... [More]

For a dental students tooth carving is one of the first difficult task which he/she encounters in dental school. This chapter demonstrates the procedure of tooth carving on wax block. All the equipment required for carving, each individual steps of carving of maxillary incisor, canine, premolars and molars are described in detail with the help of schematic diagrams and photographs. wax block, lecron carver, triangular ridge, dental restoration[Less]

The innervation and blood supply of the maxillary and mandibular teeth are dependant on the blood vessels and the nerves that supply the upper and lower jaws. As the maxilla is deemed part of the midface and the mandible part of the lower face respectively, it is logical to assume that they have separate neurovasculature. This chapter discusses the vascular ... [More]

The innervation and blood supply of the maxillary and mandibular teeth are dependant on the blood vessels and the nerves that supply the upper and lower jaws. As the maxilla is deemed part of the midface and the mandible part of the lower face respectively, it is logical to assume that they have separate neurovasculature. This chapter discusses the vascular supply, venous drainage, lymphatic drainage of teeth and associated structure and face. It also depicts innervations of maxilla, mandible, other structures of orofacial tissues, periodontium, maxillary and mandibular teeth. Relevant schematic diagrams are given for better understanding of students. vasculature, innervation, lingual artery, facial nerve, pterygopalatine fossa[Less]

This chapter deals with anatomical structure, histology and function of temporo-mandibular joint in detail. The schematic diagrams of different anatomical components as well as photomicrographs are depicted in this chapter. The different movements of TMJ and associated muscles are also discussed in simplified manner. The origin, insertion, nerve supply of di... [More]

This chapter deals with anatomical structure, histology and function of temporo-mandibular joint in detail. The schematic diagrams of different anatomical components as well as photomicrographs are depicted in this chapter. The different movements of TMJ and associated muscles are also discussed in simplified manner. The origin, insertion, nerve supply of different muscles of mastication is described. The functions of different muscles during movement of mandible are described as well. condylar process, coronoid process, glenoid fossa, articular disk, muscles of mastication[Less]

The pyramid-shaped maxillary sinus (or antrum of Highmore) is the largest of the paranasal sinuses, and drains into the middle meatus of the nose. This chapter deals with enumeration and function of paranasal air sinuses. It discusses in detail about anatomical structure, histology and function of maxillary air sinuses. The arterial supply, nerve supply, lym... [More]

The pyramid-shaped maxillary sinus (or antrum of Highmore) is the largest of the paranasal sinuses, and drains into the middle meatus of the nose. This chapter deals with enumeration and function of paranasal air sinuses. It discusses in detail about anatomical structure, histology and function of maxillary air sinuses. The arterial supply, nerve supply, lymphatic drainage, radiographical features and applied aspects of maxillary air sinuses are described along with relevant diagrams and photographs. nasal meatus, nasal vestibule, pterygo-palatine fossae, hiatus semilunaris[Less]

This chapter discusses the study of occlusion which is an important aspect of all specialties of dentistry. It is a complex phenomenon involving the teeth, periodontal ligament, the jaws, the temporomandibular joint, the muscles and the nervous system. Important terminologies related to occlusion are mentioned here. Development of occlusion at birth, changes... [More]

This chapter discusses the study of occlusion which is an important aspect of all specialties of dentistry. It is a complex phenomenon involving the teeth, periodontal ligament, the jaws, the temporomandibular joint, the muscles and the nervous system. Important terminologies related to occlusion are mentioned here. Development of occlusion at birth, changes in deciduous dentition, mixed dentition and permanent dentition are discussed. A brief account of cephalometry and cephalometric landmarks are also shown with schematic diagram. balanced occlusion, centric relation, centric occlusion, compensating curve, curve of spee[Less]

This chapter describes different types of microscope and use of different types of microscopy, along with schematic diagram of light microscope. It also depicts different laboratory techniques for histologic studies that includes the paraffin embedding procedure in detail, decalcification of hard tissue, parlodion embedding procedure, ground section and froz... [More]

This chapter describes different types of microscope and use of different types of microscopy, along with schematic diagram of light microscope. It also depicts different laboratory techniques for histologic studies that includes the paraffin embedding procedure in detail, decalcification of hard tissue, parlodion embedding procedure, ground section and frozen section. These are very useful to both undergraduate and postgraduate students from theoretical and practical point of view. microscopy, autoradiography, historadiography, xylene[Less]

This particular chapter describes different stages of development of an embryo, starting from formation of zygote. Discussions on development of an embryo are all pertaining to development of orofacial structure and development of tooth. Formation and derivatives of germinal layers, neural crest cells, branchial arches, formation of face, tongue, palate, jaw... [More]

This particular chapter describes different stages of development of an embryo, starting from formation of zygote. Discussions on development of an embryo are all pertaining to development of orofacial structure and development of tooth. Formation and derivatives of germinal layers, neural crest cells, branchial arches, formation of face, tongue, palate, jaw bones, TMJ, skull, salivary gland are discussed in detail along with schematic diagrams. embryonic period, somite, prochordal plate, branchial arches, tuberculum impar[Less]