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. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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