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Oral Cells and Tissues
Editorial Reviews
From Book News, Inc.
Intended for dental students and researchers, this book
surveys current knowledge about the biology and cellular components of the oral
cavity, and correlates it the daily clinical practice of dentistry. Garant
(State University of New York at Stony Brook) explains the initiation of tooth
formation, the cytodifferentiation of dentin- and enamal- forming cells, the
components of the gingiva, periodontal ligament, roots, bone matrix, and
salivary glands, and the function of muscles, the immune system, and phagocytic
cells. Colorful illustrations are abundant throughout the text.Book News,
Inc.®, Portland, OR
Book Info
State Univ. of New York at Stony Brook. Text presents the
basic biology of the oral cavity and applies it to the daily clinical practice
of dentistry. Discusses early tooth development, dentin, enamel, root formation,
bone, immune system, and phagocytic cells. Color and halftone illustrations. For
dental students and researchers. Softcover.
Table of Contents
Preface
1 Early Tooth Development
2 Dentin
3 Enamel
4 Oral Mucosa
5 Gingiva
6 Periodontal Ligament
7 Root Formation and Cementogenesis
8 Bone
9 Salivary Glands
10 Oral Somatosensory Systems
11 Muscle
12 Cartilage and Temporomandibular Joint
13 Immune System
14 Phagocytic Cells
Index
Preface
Since the deciphering of the genetic code, scientists have gained enormous
insight into how cells and tissues function. It is now evident that our
understanding of the structure and function of oral cells and tissues must be
based on knowledge of subcellular mechanisms common to most cell types. More
than ever, the basic sciences are essential in oral biology, helping us to
understand the nature of oral cells and tissues in health and disease. This book
seeks to bring our understanding of the basic biology of the oral cavity to bear
on the daily clinical practice of dentistry. To accomplish this, whenever
possible, the chapters conclude with sections on the basic science and clinical
correlations of the information presented. It is my hope that individuals
seeking an overview of the cellular components of the oral cavity, whether they
are dental students or researchers new to the biology of the oral cavity, will
find this book to be a useful framework for their studies.
Keeping up with the flood of new information and defining the book’s boundaries
were constant challenges. Nevertheless, I have made every effort to make the
text as comprehensive and as straightforward as possible for students at any
level. I was inspired to write this book because of the pleasure I get from
learning about new discoveries and from knowing that there are students who,
although anxious to study the purely clinical aspects of their education, see
and appreciate the profound beauty of the cells and tissues of the oral cavity.
Philias R. Garant, DMD
Professor
Department of Periodontics
School of Dental Medicine
State University of New York at Stony Brook
Stony Brook, New York
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