Applying dental anatomy to the practice of dentistry,
Wheeler’s Dental Anatomy, Physiology, and Occlusion, 10th Edition
provides illustrated coverage of dentitions, pulp formation, the sequence of eruptions, and clinical considerations. The market leader, this text is used as a reference in creating examination questions for the dental anatomy and occlusion section of the NBDE Part I. This edition expands its focus on clinical applications and includes dozens of online 360-degree and 3-D tooth animations. Written by expert educator and lecturer Dr. Stanley Nelson,
Wheeler’s Dental Anatomy
provides a solid foundation in this core subject for the practice of dentistry.
Over 900 full-color images
include detailed, well-labeled anatomical illustrations as well as clinical photographs
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 animations
on the Evolve companion website demonstrate 26 tooth views from multiple directions, while
27 3-D animations
demonstrate dental structure and mandibular movement, helping you refine your skills in tooth identification and examination.
64 detachable flash cards
show tooth traits and many illustrations from the book, making it easy to prepare for tests as well as for the NBDE and NBDHE.
32 labeling exercises
on Evolve
challenge you to identify tooth structures and facial anatomy with drag-and-drop labels.
NEW
Clinical Applications of Dental Anatomy, Physiology and Occlusion
chapter
includes practical applications and case studies, including instructions on 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, all preparing you for the NBDE’s new focus on clinical applications.
NEW photos, illustrations, and research
keep you up to date with the latest dental information.
Three NEW animations
on the Evolve companion website demonstrate occlusal adjustments.