Anatomy of orofacial structures Richard W Brand

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Oral Cavity -- Vestibule -- Oral Cavity Proper -- Other Clinical Manifestations of the Oral Cavity -- Dental Anatomy -- The Tooth Functions and Terms -- Function of Teeth -- Crown and Root -- Tooth Tissues -- Types of Teeth -- Surfaces of Teeth -- Division of Surfaces -- Line Angles -- Point Angles -- Landmarks -- Fundamental and Preventative Curvatures -- Evolution of Fundamental and Preventative Curvatures and Proximal Alignment of the Teeth -- Periodontium -- Dentition -- Arrangement of Teeth -- Naming and Coding Teeth -- Development, Form, and Eruption -- Development and Form -- Eruption -- Permanent Dentition -- Periods of Dentition -- Occlusion -- Position and Sequence of Eruption -- Development of the Mesial Step -- Horizontal Alignment -- Curve of Spee, Curve of Wilson, and Sphere of Monson -- Vertical Alignment -- Occlusion -- Open Bite -- Occlusal Classification -- Lateral Mandibular Glide (Lateral Excursion) -- Protrusion -- Premature Contact -- Fundamentals of Ideal Occlusion in Permanent Dentition -- Dental Anomalies -- Classification of Dental Anomalies -- Anomalies in Shape -- Abnormal Crown Shapes -- Abnormal Root Formation -- Supporting Structures -- Gingival Unit -- Attachment Unit -- Clinical Considerations -- Clinical Considerations -- Preventive Clinical Considerations -- Therapeutic Considerations -- Interrelation of the Dental Structures -- Tooth Identification -- General Rules of Tooth Identification -- Incisors -- Canines -- Premolars -- Molars -- Root Morphology -- Functions of Roots -- Root Canals -- Incisors -- Maxillary Incisors -- Mandibular Incisors -- Canines -- Maxillary and Mandibular Permanent Canines -- Premolars -- Maxillary Premolars -- Mandibular Premolars -- Molars -- Maxillary Molars -- Mandibular Molars -- Deciduous Dentition -- Essential Differences Between Deciduous and Permanent Teeth -- Importance of Deciduous Teeth -- Oral Histology and Embryology -- Basic Tissues -- Cell Structure -- Epithelial Tissue -- Connective Tissue -- Muscle Tissue -- Nervous Tissue -- Development of Orofacial Complex -- Embryologic Stages -- Prefacial Embryology -- Facial Development -- Palatal Development -- Other Structural Development Inside the Pharyngeal Arches -- Dental Lamina and Enamel Organ -- Dental Lamina -- Enamel Organ -- Successional Lamina -- Vestibular Lamina -- Dental Papilla and Dental Sac -- Enamel, Dentin, and Pulp -- Dental Papilla -- Enamel Composition -- Development of Enamel -- Fate of Enamel Organ -- Abnormalities of Enamel -- Dentin Composition -- Formation of Regular Dentin (Primary Dentin) -- Formation of Secondary and Reparative Dentin -- Abnormalities in Dentin -- Pulp -- Abnormalities in Pulp -- Root Formation and Attachment Apparatus -- Root Formation -- Attachment Apparatus -- Structural Overview -- Bone Remodeling in Tooth Development -- Eruption and Shedding of Teeth -- Active Tooth Eruption -- Causes of Eruption -- Shedding of Primary Dentition -- Retained Primary Teeth -- Oral Mucous Membrane -- Divisions of Mucous Membrane -- Masticatory Mucosa -- Lining Mucosa -- Submucosa -- Passive Eruption -- Changes in Oral Mucosa -- The Tongue -- Development of the Tongue -- Tongue Muscles -- Papillae -- Salivary Glands -- Components of a Salivary Gland -- Control of Secretions -- Formation of Saliva -- Function of Saliva -- Head and Neck Anatomy -- Osteology of the Skull -- Views of the Skull -- Landmarks of the Skull -- Major Bones of the Skull -- Nose, Nasal Cavity, and Paranasal Sinuses -- Nose and Nasal Cavity -- Paranasal Sinuses -- Function of Sinuses -- Clincal Problems -- Muscles of Mastication, Hyoid Muscles, and Sternocleidomastoid and Trapezius Muscles -- Muscles of Mastication -- Hyoid Muscles -- Movements of the Jaw and Larynx -- Sternocleidomastoid Muscle -- Trapezius Muscle -- Temporomandibular Joint -- Structure -- Movement -- Problems Associated with the TMJ -- Muscles of Facial Expression -- Ears -- Scalp -- Neck -- Eyes -- Nose -- Mouth -- Soft Palate and Pharynx -- Soft Palate -- Pharynx -- Actions -- Arterial Supply and Venous Drainage -- Salivary Glands -- Major Salivary Glands -- Minor Salivary Glands -- Nervous System -- Central Nervous System -- Peripheral Nervous System -- Autonomic Nervous System -- Nerves to the Oral Cavity and Associated Structures -- Lymphatics and Spread of Dental Infection -- Lymphatic System -- Node Groups Affected by Disease -- Spread of Infection in Fascial Spaces -- Other Maxillary Infections

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