Comprehensive, yet simple-to-understand book of Dental Anatomy, Physiology and Occlusion. Point-wise and systematic morphology of deciduous and permanent teeth. Elaborates differences in morphology of various permanent teeth (arch, class and type traits) in tabular form with diagrams. Easy-to-reproduce line drawing, typical teeth specimen, numerous clinical photographs are added to demonstrate common variations, anomalies and practical relevance of tooth morphology. Enriched with numerous tables, boxes and flowcharts throughout the text make understanding and recalling easier. Summary charts are given at the end of each chapter on tooth morphology and a brief summary of the major features on all five aspects of that tooth for quick revision during examination. Separate chapters are dedicated to tooth notation systems, chronology of tooth development, difference between primary and permanent dentitions, pulp morphology, temporomandibular joint and occlusion. Introduces fascinating aspects of dental anatomy such as forensic odontology, evolution of teeth, dental anthropology and comparative dental anatomy. A chapter on tooth carving explain the rationale, armamentarium and step-by-step carving procedure that would help students for the preparation of practical examination. Carving technique for different types of teeth is made self-explanatory using high resolution images. Numerous high quality photographs and professionally done graphic illustrations with informative legends make the text easy-to-grasp.
