Handbook of Oral Biology

Oral Biology is concerned with the nature of oral and craniofacial tissues and the application of basic scientific knowledge of oral tissues in health and disease. Oral Biology is a diverse area of science, covering multiple disciplines of microbiology, molecular biology, genetics and biochemistry to name a few. The aim of this book is to illustrate how fundamental biological phenomena are involved in the development growth, maintenance and repair/regeneration of oral tissues and structures. This book comprises explanations and reasons with integrated information enabling students to acquire a working knowledge of Oral Biology. It is an ideal guide not only for undergraduate students of dentistry and medicine, but also for dental practitioners.