Product Overview
Featuring a full-color review of dental structures,Illustrated Dental Embryology, Histology, and Anatomy, 4th Edition,provides a complete look at the development, cellular makeup, and morphology of the teeth and associated structures. A clear, reader-friendly writing style makes it easy to understand both basic science and clinical applications, putting the material into the context of everyday dental practice. New to this edition are updates on caries risk, safe levels of fluoride use, and prevention of periodontal disease. Expert authors Margaret Fehrenbach and Tracy Popowics provide an essential background in oral biology for student dental professionals, including excellent preparation for board exams.
- Comprehensive coverageincludes all the content needed for an introduction to the developmental, histological, and anatomic foundations of oral health.
- Hundreds of full-color anatomical illustrations and clinical and microscopic photographsaccompany text descriptions of anatomy and biology.
- An approachable writing stylecoversthe latest evidence-based information and makes it easy to grasp and learn to apply the material.
- A logical organizationseparates the book into four units for easier understanding: (1) an introduction to dental structures, (2) dental embryology, (3) dental histology, and (4) dental anatomy.
- Key termsopen each chapter, accompanied by phonetic pronunciations, and are highlighted within the text, and aglossaryprovides a quick and handy review and research tool.
- Clinical Considerationsboxesrelate abstract-seeming biologic concepts to everyday clinical practice.
- Learning outcomesat the beginning of each chapter clearly identify the information you are expected to absorb.
- Summary tables and boxesprovide quick, easy-to-read summaries of concepts and procedures and serve as useful review and study tools.
- Student resources on the Evolve companion websiteenhance learning with practice quizzes, samplecase studies, review questions, and interactive exercises.
- A bibliographylists resource citations for further research and study.
- Expert primary author Margaret Fehrenbachis one of the most trusted names in dental education, and writes extensively, lectures widely, and consults for many of the major dental manufacturers and supply companies.
- NEW! Updated coverageincludes the newest evidence-based information on orofacial embryology, especially enamel formation; orofacial histology including fibroblasts, microplicae, keratin, collagen proteins, aging, repair, 3-D tissue engineering, mucoperiosteum, dental pulp stem cells, and platelet-rich plasma; root anatomy; and the latest guidelines on dental biofilm, fluoride use, smile design, periodontal procedures, endoscopy, saliva testing, enamel remineralization, periimplant disease, myofunctional therapy, and orthodontic therapy intervention.
- NEW color illustrations, photomicrographs, and diagramsadd detail and help to build comprehension.
- NEW secondary author Tracy Popowics, PhD, provides research and expertise related to advanced dental content.
- A student workbookoffers a wealth of interactive exercises, including labeling/structure identification to master anatomy, word-search and crosswordpuzzles for vocabulary practice, detailed guidelines for tooth drawing, and illustrated case studies with follow-up questions; in the back of the book, 32 removable flashcards provide practice on identifying permanent teeth and their features and characteristics.Sold separately.
