Stock #: B1676
George A. Zarb, BChD, DDS, MS, MS, FRCD(C) has been professor and head of prosthodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, for all of his academic career. He has lectured nationally and internationally, and has written several papers on different aspects of prosthodontics. He has coauthored 13 textbooks and contributed chapters to several others. His current research is in the field of implant prosthodontics and he has had a private practice limited to prosthodontics for the last 37 years. He is the recipient of numerous awards and honors including an Honorary Doctorate of Science from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from Dalhousie, University, Canada, and the 1993 International Association for Dental Research Award for Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry. Dr Zarb was also awarded an Honorary MD from his original alma mater, the University of Malta, as well as an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of England. Dr Zarb is past president of both the International College of Prosthodontists and the Academy of Prosthodontics.
A Textbook of Occlusion represents a departure from the way many issues of occlusion have previously been perceived. It provides a rational, balanced, nondoctrinaire, and interdisciplinary approach. The editors' primary objective is to provide useful, clinically relevant information for the dental student, educator, and practitioner. In addition, they stress the need for a biological basis for the study of occlusion and objectivity of clinical observations and interpretations.
ISBN: 0-86715-167-6
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1. Introduction to Occlusion
Part I: Anatomy and Physiology of the Masticatory System
Chapter 2. Evolution and Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrate Masticatory Systems
Chapter 3. Development of the Occlusion
Chapter 4. The Dentition
Chapter 5. The Periodontium
Chapter 6. The Temporomandibular Joint
Chapter 7. The Musculature
Chapter 8. Neuromuscular System
Chapter 9. Mandibular Movements
Chapter 10. Mastication
Chapter 11. Deglutition, Respiration, and Speech
Chapter 12. Concepts of Occlusion
Part II: Occlusal and Dysfunctional Problems of the Masticatory System
Chapter 13. Diagnostic Rationale: An Overview
Chapter 14. Examination and Differential Diagnosis of Occlusal Problems
Chapter 15. The Dentition: Occlusal Variations and Problems
Chapter 16. The Periodontium: Responses to Occlusal Forces
Chapter 17. The Temporomandibular Joint: Problems Related to Occlusal Function
Chapter 18. Occlusal Parafunction
Part III: Management of Occlusal and Dysfunctional Problems
Chapter 19. Therapeutic Concepts: An Overview
Chapter 20. Interocclusal Appliance Therapy
Chapter 21. Occlusal Adjustment Therapy
Chapter 22. Prosthodontic, Operative, and Orthodontic Therapy
Chapter 23. Behavioral Therapy
Chapter 24. Physical Therapy
Chapter 25. Pharmacological Therapy
Chapter 26. Surgical Therapy
Chapter 27. Occlusion and Temporomandibular Disorders: A Prologue.
413pp: 394 illus
