Clinical relevance of Dental Anatomy, histology, Physiology and Occlusion
For a restorative dentist, having a good understanding of the histology, physiology, and occlusal interaction of the teeth and supporting structures is crucial. Knowledge of the composition and relationships between enamel, dentin, pulp, and cementum is particularly important when treating dental caries. It's like having a roadmap to guide through the intricacies of restoration. For an appropriate restorative dental treatment, the practitioner must possess an understanding of morphology, occlusion , esthetics, phonetics, and functions of these teeth to undertake such treatment. "So let's begin by sharpening our knowledge, starting with the dental anatomy or morphology of tooth structure. Human Dentition (Overview) The first set of teeth to be seen in the mouth is the primary or deciduous dentition (begins to form prenatally at about 14 weeks in utero and is completed postnatally at about 3 years of age). The first teeth in this dentition begin to appear in the oral ca...