Preceded by Illustrated dental embryology, histology, and anatomy / Mary Bath-Balogh, Margaret J. Fehrenbach. 3rd ed. c2011.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

unit I. Orofacial structures -- 1. Face and neck regions -- 2. Oral cavity and pharynx -- unit II. Dental embryology -- 3. Prenatal development -- 4. Face and neck development -- 5. Orofacial development -- 6. Tooth development and eruption -- unit III. Dental histology -- 7. Cells -- 8. Basic tissues -- 9. Oral mucosa -- 10. Gingival and dentogingival junctional tissue -- 11. Head and neck structures -- 12. Enamel -- 13. Dentin and pulp -- 14. Periodontium : cementum, alveolar process, and periodontal ligament -- unit IV. Dental anatomy -- 15. Overview of the dentitions -- 16. Permanent anterior teeth -- 17. Permanent posterior teeth -- 18. Primary dentition -- 19. Temporomandibular joint -- 20. Occlusion.

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