This book will help dentists and oral surgeons to recognize and diagnose gross dental abnormalities. It provides practically applicable knowledge on histology and histopathology of the changes that are seen in diseases of the dental and periodontal tissues. It includes the disturbances in tooth formation, acquired dental diseases including caries and its sequelae for the tooth-surrounding tissues, periodontal disease and odontogenic tumours. On top of all this, attention is also paid to the histological alterations induced by dental treatment. In sum, then, this work will prove to be an invaluable companion for dental practitioners who need to make diagnoses on these kinds of conditions. Written for: Pathologists, dentists, oral surgeons
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Overview on Tooth Formation.- Histology of the Teeth and Surrounding Structures.- Disturbances Arising During Tooth Formation.- Alterations Acquired after Tooth Eruption.- Disorders Related with Disturbed Tooth Eruption.- Disorders of the Dental Pulp.- Disorders of the Periodontal Tissues.- Odontogenic Tumours.
