Clinical Oral Physiology

Abstract

This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the part of dentistry that links basic physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms to frequently-encountered problems in dental practice. It combines the contributions of outstanding researchers and clinicians from across the whole spectrum of fields relevant to dentistry. It will be a valuable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate dental students as well as for practicing clinicians who wish to remain abreast of their latest scientific understanding of oral physiological issues and their clinical implications. Introduction / T.S. Miles, B. Nauntofte and P. Svensson -- Ch. 1. Saliva / A. Bardow, A.M. Lynge Pedersen and B. Nauntofte -- Ch. 2. Taste and smell / A.I. Spielman and J.A. Ship -- Ch. 3. Thermosensation / G.K. Essick and M. Trulsson -- Ch. 4. Orofacial pain / P. Svensson and B.J. Sessle -- Ch. 5. Tooth pulp / J.W. Hu -- Ch. 6. Mechanosensation / M. Trulsson and G.K. Essick -- Ch. 7. Masticatory muscles / T.S. Miles -- Ch. 8. Mastication / T.S. Miles -- Ch. 9. Swallowing / T.S. Miles -- Ch. 10. Speech / T. Bressmann -- Ch. 11. Protective mechanisms / T.S. Miles -- Ch. 12. Bone and calcium metabolism / T.S. Miles.