Textbook of Dental Anatomy and Oral Physiology

Wheeler’s Dental Anatomy, Physiology, and Occlusion, 11th Edition – Doody’s Core Title® 2024, “Essential Purchase” in Dentistry

Wheeler’s Dental Anatomy, Physiology, and Occlusion, 11th Edition is the definitive guide for applying dental anatomy knowledge to clinical practice. Updated and visually enhanced, this edition emphasizes real-world applications, combining comprehensive content with interactive digital tools. With dozens of 360-degree and 3-D tooth animations, students gain a complete view of dentitions, pulp formation, eruption sequences, and practical clinical considerations. The Expert Consult companion website offers full-text access along with interactive learning activities, animations, and step-by-step demonstrations, providing a complete learning package for exam preparation and clinical mastery.

Key Features

• Extensive Visuals: Over 800 full-color images, including detailed anatomical illustrations and clinical photographs.
• Bolded Key Terms: Highlights essential terminology to facilitate retention.
• Practical Appendices:
  • Review of Tooth Morphology – concise overview from in utero to adulthood.
  • Tooth Traits of the Permanent Dentition – tables detailing notation, dimensions, contacts, and curvatures for each tooth.

• Interactive Digital Learning:

  • 360-degree virtual reality and 3-D tooth animations for identification and examination.
  • Step-by-step videos demonstrating occlusal adjustments.
  • Labeling exercises with drag-and-drop functionality for tooth structures and facial anatomy.
• Clinical Applications: Case studies covering root planing, scaling, extractions, occlusal adjustments, fillings, and bite splint designs.
• Enhanced Learning Tools:
  • Chapter-specific learning objectives and pre-test questions.
  • Updated full-color images replacing black-and-white visuals for clearer depiction of clinical situations.
  • Incorporation of the latest research and best practices.

• Expert Consult Website Access: Hands-on exercises, animations, quizzes, exams, and additional study resources to reinforce learning and application.

Wheeler’s 11th Edition equips dental students and practitioners with a thorough understanding of dental anatomy, physiology, and occlusion, bridging foundational knowledge with practical skills for clinical excellence.