Development of the Human Dentition

Description

For almost three decades, Prof van der Linden's classic text, Development of the Dentition, has been the international standard reference in its field. Now, he has updated those concepts in a new edition. Starting with tooth formation and the development of the deciduous dentition, the author systematically takes the reader through the transition to the permanent dentition and through the aging of the dentition. Emphasis is placed on the relationships among the development of the dentition, the growth of the face, and funcational factors. Subsequently, the development of orthodontic malocclusions is presented, followed by the effects of untimely loss of deciduous teeth.

Contents

1. Formation of Teeth
2. Jaw Growth
3. 1st Transitional Period
4. Intratransitional Period
5. 2nd Transitional Period
6. Changes in the Molar Region
7. Adult Dentition
8. Development of the Dentition
9. Growth and Development of the Facial Complex
10. Abnormalities of Dental Arches
11. Class II, Division 1 Malocclusions
12. Class II, Division 2 Malocclusions
13. Class III Malocclusions
14. Open Bites and Nonocclusions
15. Asymmetries, Transverse Deviations, and Forced Bites
16. Premature Loss of Deciduous Teeth
17. Statistical Data