Woelfels Dental Anatomy 9th edition by Rickne Scheid, Gabriela Weiss ISBN 1284218244 ‎ 978-1284218244

1 Basic Terminology for Understanding Tooth Morphology

I. Naming teeth based on location within the normal, complete human dentition

II. Tooth identification systems: Universal, World Dental Federation (International), and Palmer Numbering Systems

III. Terminology used to describe the tissues of a tooth (and definition of anatomic crown and root)

IV. Introduction to the periodontium (and definition of clinical crown and root)

V. Terminology used to define tooth surfaces

VI. Terminology used to describe the morphology of a tooth

VII. Terminology related to the ideal tooth alignment of teeth in dental arches

VIII. Ideal occlusion: inter (between) arch relationship of teeth

IX. Tooth development from lobes

X. Interesting variations in animal teeth compared to human teeth using dental formulae

2 Morphology of the Permanent Incisors

I. General description of incisors

II. Class traits that apply to most incisors

III. Arch traits that differentiate mandibular from maxillary incisors

IV. Type traits that differentiate maxillary central from lateral incisors (from all views)

V. Type traits that differentiate mandibular central from lateral incisors (from all views)

VI. Interesting variations and ethnic differences in incisors

3 Morphology of the Permanent Canines

I. General description of canines

II. Class traits of canines (both maxillary and mandibular)

III. Arch traits that differentiate maxillary from mandibular canines (from each view)

IV. Interesting facts and variations in canine teeth

4 Morphology of Premolars

I. General description of premolars

II. Class traits that apply to most premolars

III. Arch traits that differentiate maxillary from mandibular premolars

IV. Type traits that distinguish maxillary first from second premolars

V. Type traits that differentiate mandibular first from second premolars

5 Morphology of Permanent Molars

I. General description of molars

II. Class traits that apply to most molars

III. Arch traits that differentiate maxillary from mandibular molars

IV. Type traits that differentiate mandibular second from first molars

V. Type traits that differentiate maxillary second from first molars

VI. Maxillary and mandibular third molar type traits

VII. Interesting variations and ethnic differences in molars

6 Primary (and Mixed) Dentition

I. Basic concepts about primary teeth

II. Developmental data for primary and secondary teeth

III. Traits of most anterior and posterior primary teeth compared to permanent teeth

IV. Class and type traits of primary anterior teeth

V. Class and type traits of primary molars

VI. Pulp cavities of primary teeth

7 Periodontal Anatomy

I. Definitions of basic periodontal terms

II. The healthy periodontium

III. Anatomy of diseased periodontium

IV. Periodontal measurements: indicators of disease and conditions

V. Relationship of periodontal disease and restorations (fillings)

VI. Relationship of tooth support and root morphology

VII. Influence of root anatomy and anomalies on the progression of periodontal disease

VIII. Periodontal disease therapies

IX. The influence of tooth anatomy on periodontal instrumentation, oral hygiene instruction, and periodontal maintenance

X. Dental implants

8 Application of Root and Pulp Morphology Related to Endodontic Therapy

I. Internal pulp cavity morphology related to endodontic and restorative therapy

II. Location of root and cervical crown concavities, furcations, depressions, and canals

III. Ethnic variations in pulp and root canal morphology

9 Functional Occlusion and Malocclusion

I. Ideal occlusion versus malocclusion

II. Movements within the temporomandibular joint

III. Terms used to describe jaw relationships between the mandible and the maxillae

IV. Functional movements when eating: chewing and swallowing

V. Parafunctional movements and heavy tooth contacts: signs and symptoms

VI. Treatment methods related to malocclusion

VII. Advanced topics in occlusion

10 Treating Decayed, Broken, and Missing Teeth

I. Overview of dental decay (carious lesions)

II. Operative dentistry, restorative dentistry, and prosthodontics: definitions

III. Dental materials used to restore teeth

IV. Principles of tooth preparation

V. Restoring each class of caries

VI. Restoring large tooth defects and tooth replacement

11 Dental Anomalies

I. Anodontia: Absence of Teeth

II. Extra or Supernumerary Teeth

III. Abnormal Tooth Morphology

12 Forensic Dentistry

I. Forensic dentistry defined

II. Dentistry and human identification

III. Civil litigation (including human abuse and neglect)

IV. Bite marks

V. Mass disasters and human identification

VI. Importance of forensic dentistry to practicing dentists

13 Guidelines for Drawing, Sketching, and Carving Teeth

I. Drawing teeth

II. Sketch teeth recognizably from memory

III. Carving teeth

14 Structures That Form the Foundation for Tooth Function

I. Bones of the Human Skull (with Emphasis on the Sphenoid, Temporal, Maxilla, and Mandible Bones)

II. The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)

III. Muscles of the Mouth

IV. Nerves of the Oral Cavity

V. Vessels Associated with the Oral Cavity (Arteries, Veins, and Lymph Vessels)

VI. Structures Visible on a Panoramic Radiograph

15 Oral Examination: Normal Anatomy of the Oral Cavity

I. Extraoral examination: normal structures

II. Intraoral examination: normal structures as well as landmarks used for placing local anesthetic

Appendix

Glossary for Woelfel’s Dental Anatomy

Index