Orban’s Oral Histology and Embroyology (Hardcover)

First published in 1994, Orban's Oral Histology and Embryology has become the classic text for successive generations of dental students. This thirteenth edition, while retaining the same fundamentals and lucid writing style, reflects upon the recent advances and latest curriculum offered in Indian universities.

New to this Edition
All chapters have been extensively revised and updated
Incorporates Summary and Review Questions at the end of each chapter for the benefits of the students
All line illustrations have been modified and poor photographs have been replaced with improved ones for better understanding of the subject
New chapter on Lymphoid Tissue and Lymphatics in Orofacial Region
Preparation of Specimens for Histologic Study upgraded as a chapter

Salient Features
* Incorporates all relevant changes especially in the field of molecular biology
* Discusses molecular biological aspects of oral tissues
* Emphasizes clinical relevance of oral histological aspects

About the Author
Dr G S Kumar is the Principal of KSR Institute of Dental Science and Research, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu. He has been a full time teacher of oral histology and oral pathology for the past 25 years and has been associated to dental colleges of repute?SDM College of Dental Sciences, Dharwad and College of Dental Surgery (CODS), Manipal.

Table of Contents
1. An overview of Oral Tissues
2. Development of face and Oral Cavity
3. Development and Growth of Teeth
4. Enamel
5. Dentin
6. Pulp
7. Cementum
8. Periodontal Ligament
9. Bone
10. Oral Mucous Membrane
11. Salivary Glands
12. Tooth Eruption
13. Shedding of Deciduous Teeth
14. Temporomandibular Joint
15. Maxillary Sinus
16. Histochemistry of Oral Tisues