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The Teeth of Non-Mammalian Vertebrates: Form, Function, Development and Growth, Second Edition is devoted to the teeth and dentitions of living fishes, amphibians, and reptiles. This book presents a comprehensive survey of the wide variety of tooth forms among non-mammalian vertebrates, based on descriptions of approximately 450 species belonging to about 170 families.This latest edition discusses the functional morphology of feeding, the attachment of teeth, and the relationship of tooth form to function, with each chapter accompanied by a comprehensive, up-to-date reference list. Following the descriptions of the teeth and dentitions in each class, four chapters review current topics with considerable research activity: tooth development; tooth replacement; and the structure, formation, and evolution of the dental hard tissues. The Teeth of Non-Mammalian Vertebrates: Form, Function, Development and Growth, Second Edition  is authored by internationally recognized teachers and researchers in the field. This new edition reflects the resurgence of interest in the dentitions of non-mammalian vertebrates as experimental systems to help understand genetic changes in evolution of teeth and jaws.

A new volume in the successful revision guide series - Master Dentistry - which offers a concise text covering the essentials of oral biology with accompanying self-assessment questions and model answers. Quick reference revision aid for dental students - ideal for exam preparation! Covers the 'essentials' of the subject to a level that is expected with the GDC's curriculum outlined in the First Five Years document. Each chapter provides a brief overview of the topic and lists the essential learning objectives for that area of study. Presents key anatomical, biochemical and physiological material in a useful, integrated, clinically relevant format. Includes extensive self-testing material - true false questions, extended matching questions, picture questions, and essay questions - enabling readers to assess their knowledge and perfect exam techniques. Contains unique, 'mind-map' summary sheets to provide crucial information in a pictorial format to further promote learning.

The Teeth of Non-Mammalian Vertebrates is the first comprehensive publication with high-quality color illustrations that describe the teeth of non-mammalian vertebrates. Descriptions of the dentitions are supplemented with explanations of jaw mechanics. Chapters on the microstructure and properties of the dental tissues provide an integrated account of the relationships between structure, form, and function of teeth.Features over 400 images, including numerous high-quality photographs from internationally-recognized researchers and world class collectionsOffers guidance on tooth morphology for classification and evolution of vertebratesProvides detailed coverage of the dentition of all living groups of non-mammalian vertebrates