Wheeler's Dental Anatomy, Physiology and Occlusion - E-Book

Download or read book Wheeler's Dental Anatomy, Physiology and Occlusion - E-Book written by Stanley J. Nelson and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-11-09 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Successfully learn to apply dental anatomy to the practice of dentistry with Wheeler's Dental Anatomy, Physiology, and Occlusion, 11th Edition. Updated and visually enhanced, the eleventh edition of this market-leading dental text expands its focus on clinical applications and includes dozens of online 360-degree and 3-D tooth animations to give you an unparalleled view of dentitions, pulp formation, the sequence of eruptions, and countless clinical considerations. - More than 800 full-color images include detailed, well-labeled anatomical illustrations as well as clinical photographs. - Bolded key terms draw students' attention to essential terminology. - Practical appendices include Review of Tooth Morphology with a concise review of tooth development from in utero to adolescence to adulthood; and Tooth Traits of the Permanent Dentition with tables for each tooth providing detailed information such as tooth notation, dimensions, position of proximal contacts, heights, and curvatures. - 360-degree virtual reality and 3-D animations on Expert Consult help students refine their skills in tooth identification and examination. - Step-by-step videos on Expert Consult demonstrate occlusal adjustments. - Labeling exercises challenge students to identify tooth structures and facial anatomy with drag-and-drop labels. - Chapter on clinical applications includes practical applications and case studies to prepare students for exams. Topics include root planing and scaling; extraction techniques and forces; relationship of fillings to pulp form and enamel form; and occlusal adjustment of premature occlusal contacts and arch form in relationship to bite splint designs. - NEW! Learning objectives and pre-test questions at the start of every chapter focus students' attention on the knowledge and critical thinking expectations for each chapter. - NEW! Full-color images have replaced many of the black and white images to give students a more vivid picture of clinical situations and procedures. - NEW! Updated information incorporates new research and visuals to ensure students are equipped with the latest best practices. - NEW! Access to the companion Expert Consult website includes hands-on exercises, animations, videos, quizzes, exams, and more to round out students' learning experience and help ensure their ability to apply book content.