Structural and Chemical Organization of Teeth
Published on 5. August 2014
506 pages
978-0-323-14774-3 (ISBN)
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Structural and Chemical Organization of Teeth
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- Front Cover
- Structural and Chemical Organization of Teeth
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- List of Contributors
- Preface
- Contents of Volume I
- Section 3. DEFINITIVE STRUCTURAL ORGANIZATION OF THE TOOTH
- Chapter 12. Microanatomy and Histochemistry of Dentine
- I. Introduction. Classification of Dentines
- II. Osteodentine, Distribution and Structure
- III. Vasodentine, Distribution and Structure
- IV. Plicidentine, Distribution and Structure
- V. Orthodentine
- VI. Nonmammalian Orthodentine
- VII. Mammalian Orthodentine
- VIII. Summary
- References
- Chapter 13. Ultrastructure of Dentine
- I. Introduction
- II. Structural Characteristics
- III. The Relation of Structure to Some Aspects of Physiology
- IV. Pathologic Alterations
- V. Concluding Remarks
- References
- Chapter 14. Microanatomy and Histochemistry of Enamel
- I. Introduction
- II. Methods of Investigation
- III. The Prisms
- IV. Retzius Lines
- V. Hunter-Schreger Lines
- VI. Enamel Tufts and Lamellae
- VII. Enamel Spindles
- VIII. Enamel Cuticle
- IX. Surface Layer of Enamel
- X. Developmental Hypomineralizations
- XI. Innermost Part of the Enamel
- XII. Similarity of Structures in Contralateral Teeth
- XIII. Histochemistry of the Adult Enamel
- XIV. Enamel Structures in Some Mammals
- XV. Concluding Remarks
- References
- Chapter 15. Ultrastructure of Enamel
- I. Methods for the Investigation of the Ultrastructure of Mature Tooth Enamel
- II. Units of Construction of Enamel
- III. Ultrastructure of Human Enamel and That of Some Other Primates
- IV. Conclusion
- References
- Section 4. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL ORGANIZATION OF THE TOOTH
- Chapter 16. Crystalline Organization of Dental Mineral
- I. Introduction
- II. Crystallographic Investigations and Methods
- III. The Mineral Phase in Dental Hard Tissues. Results of Investigations
- IV. Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 17. Chemistry of the Mineral Phase of Dentine
- I. Introduction
- II. Preparation of Dentine for Analysis
- III. Analytical Data on the Inorganic Composition of Dentine
- IV. Nutrition and the Inorganic Composition of Dentine
- V. Inorganic Composition of Dentine in Diseased and Other Abnormal States
- VI. Nature of the Mineral Phase in Dentine
- VII. Summary
- References
- Chapter 18. Chemistry of the Mineral Phase of Enamel
- I. Introduction
- II. Concentrations of Inorganic and Organic Material and Water
- III. The Mineral Phase
- IV. Surface Chemistry-Distribution in Depth of Various Constituents
- V. Topical Treatment of the Enamel Surface
- VI. Enamel Caries
- VII. Concluding Remarks
- References
- Chapter 19. Chemical Organization of the Organic Matrix of Dentine
- I. Introduction
- II. The Organic Components of Dentine
- III. Chemical Balance Sheet for Dentine
- IV. Changes in the Organic Components of Dentine
- V. Mineralization of the Organic Matrix
- VI. Concluding Remarks
- Addendum
- References
- Note Added in Proof
- Chapter 20. Chemical Organization of the Organic Matrix of Enamel
- I. Introduction
- II. Immature Matrix
- III. Maturation of the Organic Matrix
- IV. Mature Matrix
- V. Altered Enamel
- VI. Concluding Remarks
- References
- Section 5. THE ORGANIZATION OF THE DENTAL SUPPORTING TISSUES
- Chapter 21. Connective Tissue Components of the Periodontium
- I. General Introduction
- II. Development
- III. Organization of the Definitive Supporting Tissues
- IV. Pathology of the Supporting Tissues
- V. Concluding Remarks
- References
- Chapter 22. The Structure and Physiology of the Dento-gingival Junction
- I. The Histogenesis of the Dento-gingival Junction
- II. The Nature of the Connection between Epithelium and Enamel
- III. The Apical Shift of the Dento-gingival Junction
- IV. The Structure and Chemistry of the Crevicular Epithelium
- V. The Physiology of the Gingival Crevice
- VI. Conclusion
- References
- Author Index
- Subject Index
