This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the part of dentistry that links basic physiologic and pathophysiologic mechanisms to frequently encountered problems in dental practice. It features the contributions of outstanding researchers and clinicians from across the spectrum of fields relevant to dentistry. The easy-to-read and systematic format of the book makes it appropriate for undergraduate and postgraduate dental students as well as for practicing clinicians who wish to remain abreast of emerging oral physiologic issues and their clinical implications.
ISBN: 1-85097-091-2
298 pp; 76 illus
Contents
Introduction
T.S. Miles, B. Nauntofte, P. Svensson
1. Saliva
A. Bardow, A.M. Lynge Peterson, B. Nauntofte
2. Taste and Smell
A. I. Spielman, J. A. Ship
3. Thermosensation
G. K. Essick, M. Trulsson
4. Orofacial Pain
P. Svensson, B. J. Sessle
5. Tooth Pulp
J. W. Hu
6. Mechanosensation
M. Trulsson, G. K. Essick
7. Masticatory Muscles
T. S. Miles
8. Mastication
T. S. Miles
9. Swallowing
T. S. Miles
10. Speech
T. Bressman
11. Protective Mechanisms
T. S. Miles
12. Bone and Calcium Metabolism
T. S. Miles
Index
Edited by:
Timothy S. Miles, BDS, PhD, DSc, FRACDS
Professor
Discipline of Molecular and Biomedical Science
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, Australia
Birgitte Nauntofte, DDS, PhD, dr.odont
Professor
Faculty of Health Sciences
Universiy of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Peter Svensson, DDS, PhD, dr.odont
Professor
Dental School
University of Aarhus
Aarhus, Denmark
Reviews
"The aim of this textbook is to address the needs of dental students who must understand the various physiological mechanisms of the orofacial area and how these mechanisms can impact on clinical practice. The book accomplishes this aim exceeding well. The twelve international contributors to this text have managed to provide the reader with the most current information in oral physiology as each are experts in their respective fields..."
Reviewed by Jennifer A. Kushner, BA,BSc,DDS,MSc(perio),FRCDC
© 2004
