| Description |
1 online resource : illustrations |
| Contents |
Organization of the Nervous System -- Development of the Nervous System -- Neurohistology -- Neurophysiology / Gilbert M. Willett -- Gross Topography of the Brain -- Blood Supply of the Brain -- Ventricles and Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) -- The Meninges -- Cranial Nerves -- Gross Anatomy of the Spinal Cord -- Anatomical Receptors and Nerve Fibers -- Somatosensory Systems Part I: Somatosensory Pathways of Body -- Somatosensory Systems Part II: Somatosensory Pathways of Head -- Pain -- Special Senses -- Direct Activation Pathways -- Indirect Activation Pathways -- Integrated Systems -- Development and Organization of Oropharyngeal Region -- Overview of Orofacial Pathways Part I: Trigeminal and Facial Nerves -- Overview of Orofacial Pathways Part II: Glossopharyngeal, Vagus, and Hypoglossal Nerves -- Neuromuscular Control of Mastication, Swallowing, and Speech -- Temporomandibular Joint / Gilbert M. Willett -- Salivary Glands -- Teeth -- Orofacial Pain -- Local Anesthesia: Intraoral Injections / Margaret A. Jergenson |
| Summary |
"A practical, reader-friendly guide for dental students on the neuroscience of the orofacial region. Understanding neural mechanisms that control orofacial pain, proper masticatory function, taste, speech, swallowing, and proprioceptive input to the temporomandibular joint and teeth is an important facet of dentistry. Neuroscience of Dentistry by renowned educators Barbara J. O'Kane and Laura C. Barritt provides foundational knowledge on these topics. The text integrates fundamental concepts of general neuroscience with vital information on neural mechanisms of the orofacial region and associated pain pathways. The book is organized in two parts covering basic neuroscience and orofacial neuroscience. Part one is subdivided into four units on the central nervous system, brain and spinal cord gross anatomy, sensory systems, and motor systems. Part two features three units focused on orofacial structures and tissues, dental structures, and orofacial pain and anesthesia. Each generously illustrated, succinctly written, and consistently formatted chapter includes an introductory overview and learning objectives" -- Provided by publisher |
| Notes |
Includes index |
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Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (Thieme, viewed on October 19, 2022) |
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Dentistry.
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Neurosciences.
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Orofacial pain.
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Facial pain.
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Neurosciences
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Dentistry
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Facial Pain
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dentistry.
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Dentistry
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Neurosciences
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Orofacial pain
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Barritt, Laura C., author.
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| ISBN |
9781684203116 |
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1684203112 |
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9781626237827 |
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1626237824 |
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9781638535201 |
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1638535205 |
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