Focusing on the physiology and biochemistry of the mouth, this book serves as a foundational resource for dental students. It contextualizes oral structure and metabolism within the framework of oral function, providing comprehensive coverage of various topics related to oral bioscience. The integrated approach ensures a thorough understanding of the complexities of oral health and its implications for dental practice.
Presents to dental practitioners an overview of the impact of molecular biology techniques on research into the development of the teeth and surrounding structures, the composition and functions of saliva, and the identification and metabolic activity of oral micro-organisms.
Abstract: Eleven papers from a symposium on oral physiology research are presented in 4 categories; the papers review past and present experiments in the areas of: dental plaque, diet, fluoride, and saliva. Within each group individual papers address specific aspects of the topic; some papers overlap other groups (e.g., "Fluoride metabolics in dental plaque, bacteria, and man"). The work is useful as a reference tool; a subject index and many tables and charts are provided. In addition, the papers also point out the direction current research is taking. (kbc)