Wheeler’s Dental Anatomy, Physiology and Occlusion, 11th South Asia Edition

Wheeler’s Dental Anatomy, Physiology and Occlusion, 11th South Asia Edition

Wheeler’s Dental Anatomy, Physiology and Occlusion, 11th South Asia Edition by Stanley J. Nelson is a comprehensive and visually enhanced textbook that teaches students how to apply dental anatomy to clinical dentistry.

Published by Elsevier India, this updated edition expands its emphasis on clinical applications while retaining detailed coverage of tooth development, morphology, the orofacial complex, pulp anatomy, temporomandibular-joint function and dental occlusion.

More than 800 full-colour anatomical illustrations and clinical photographs help students identify structures and understand their functional and clinical importance. Case studies and practical examples demonstrate how dental anatomy influences restorative dentistry, periodontics, oral surgery and occlusal treatment.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of dental anatomy, physiology and occlusion
• More than 800 full-colour illustrations and clinical photographs
• Detailed, clearly labelled anatomical images
• Strong emphasis on the clinical application of dental anatomy
• Bold key terms highlight essential dental terminology
• Detailed descriptions of primary and permanent teeth
• Practical review of tooth morphology and development
• Tables summarising important traits of permanent teeth
• Covers pulp chambers and root-canal morphology
• Explains temporomandibular-joint and muscular functions
• Includes clinical cases and practical applications
• Useful for dental-anatomy and occlusion examinations

Major Topics Covered

• Introduction to dental anatomy
• Dental terminology and tooth-notation systems
• Development and eruption of teeth
• Primary or deciduous dentition
• Dental forensics and comparative anatomy
• Form and function of teeth
• Orofacial complex
• Permanent maxillary incisors
• Permanent mandibular incisors
• Maxillary and mandibular canines
• Maxillary premolars
• Mandibular premolars
• Maxillary molars
• Mandibular molars
• Pulp chambers and root canals
• Dento-osseous structures
• Blood vessels and nerves
• Temporomandibular joints
• Muscles of mastication
• Functional dental occlusion
• Tooth contacts and arch relationships
• Clinical applications of dental anatomy

Clinical Applications Include

• Root planing and scaling
• Dental-extraction techniques and forces
• Relationship of restorations to pulp and enamel form
• Occlusal adjustment of premature contacts
• Arch form and bite-splint design
• Clinical identification of teeth
• Application of root and canal morphology

Recommended For

• First-year BDS students
• Undergraduate dental students
• Students studying dental anatomy and occlusion
• Postgraduate dental students requiring revision
• Dental hygienists
• Dental technicians and laboratory students
• Dental practitioners requiring an anatomical reference
• Dental colleges and institutional libraries

Book Information

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Buy Wheeler’s Dental Anatomy, Physiology and Occlusion, 11th South Asia Edition from Century Publishers Bangladesh. This essential dental-anatomy textbook is recommended for BDS students, dental hygienists, technicians and practising dentists. Contact us to confirm the latest price and availability.