Applied Oral Physiology
Clinical aspects of the biology of teeth and jaws
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Applied Oral Physiology
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Applied Oral Physiology is a textbook and reader suitable for undergraduate dental students. Oral Hygiene students will also find the text accessible with the aid of the Dictionary of Terms at the end of the book. It is written using simple language so as to be accessible to students whose first language is not English. A digital printing process has been used, which enables regular revisions to be made.
Presentation of material. The book brings together the scientific information and explanation a student needs as a foundation for the clinical disciplines of dentistry. The approach used is to integrate the necessary basic science disciplines. For example, subjects such as dental caries, are introduced by an integrated review of relevant aspects of oral microbiology and immunology, the physiology of saliva, the evolution and anatomy of the tooth and the phenomenon of biofilms. The capacity of the pulp/dentine to repair itself and arrest caries is reviewed in order to promote an evidence based approach to restoration. Part of the Chapter 4, on the Dental Hard Tissues has been adapted for this website, and covers the topic Promoting the Arrest of Caries .
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Figure 4.9. A S.E.M image (X 300, window X 1500) of dentine tubules viewed from the root pulp. Note the high density of tubules in comparison with coronal pulp. Root dentine is more permeable than coronal dentine. The larger holes are accessory to the apical root canal and may be responsible for endo-perio lesions. |
Liberal use is made of line diagrams and photographs to illustrate the text. At the end of each chapter is a set of questions which can be used as a basis for self learning. The Index and Dictionary of Terms provide interactive routes within the book to related information. A short reading list offers further sources. There are reviews at the end of some chapters which help provide wider interest.
About the author
Dr. Robin Wilding has Bachelor and Master's degrees in Dentistry, with a Diploma in Prosthodontics, from the University of the Witwatersrand. He also has a Doctorate awarded for a thesis on the factors which determine chewing efficiency. He has a number of research publications in international journals and has lectured in South Africa, as Professor in Dental Prosthetics and Oral Biology at the University of the Western Cape, to undergraduates, postgraduates and practitioners. He has recently completed a Master's degree in Holistic Science. He is a registered Prosthodontist in the United Kingdom..
About the book;
ISBN 0-9539512-0-0
The book is ring wire bound, 400 pages long, with over 100 diagrams and photographs.
The price is £ 28 , excluding post and package for which allow £ 4.50
per copy for surface mail.
Order by e-mail to robwilding@eclipse.co.uk An invoice will be sent with your book. Payment is only by cheque, in British pounds. Orders may be also be mailed to
This page was
prepared by Robin Wilding and last updated on 18 February 2004. Write to robwilding@eclipse.co.uk for
more information.