Features: Provides a timeline of head and neck structural development from conception to birth and describes possible abnormalities in development, including cl... » 

Features: Provides a timeline of head and neck structural development from conception to birth and describes possible abnormalities in development, including cleft lip and palate. Describes the definitive stages and normal/abnormal paths of tooth development and maturation. Discusses specific hard and soft oral tissues including periodontal tissues, oral mucosa, TMJ, and parts of teeth (enamel, dentin, dental pulp, cementum) to illustrate how these structures develop and are related. Self-evaluation questions at the end of every chapter helps you to assess and understand the material. «