- More than 800 full-color images include detailed, well-labeled anatomical illustrations as well as clinical photographs.
- Bolded key terms draw students’ attention to essential terminology.
- Practical appendices include Review of Tooth Morphology with a concise review of tooth development from in utero to adolescence to adulthood; and Tooth Traits of the Permanent Dentition with tables for each tooth providing detailed information such as tooth notation, dimensions, position of proximal contacts, heights, and curvatures.
- 360-degree virtual reality and 3-D animations on Expert Consult help students refine their skills in tooth identification and examination.
- Step-by-step videos on Expert Consult demonstrate occlusal adjustments.
- Labeling exercises challenge students to identify tooth structures and facial anatomy with drag-and-drop labels.
- Chapter on clinical applications includes practical applications and case studies to prepare students for exams. Topics include root planing and scaling; extraction techniques and forces; relationship of fillings to pulp form and enamel form; and occlusal adjustment of premature occlusal contacts and arch form in relationship to bite splint designs.
- NEW! Learning objectives and pre-test questions at the start of every chapter focus students’ attention on the knowledge and critical thinking expectations for each chapter.
- NEW! Full-color images have replaced many of the black and white images to give students a more vivid picture of clinical situations and procedures.
- NEW! Updated information incorporates new research and visuals to ensure students are equipped with the latest best practices.
- NEW! Access to the companion Expert Consult website includes hands-on exercises, animations, videos, quizzes, exams, and more to round out students’ learning experience and help ensure their ability to apply book content.