Description

Dental Anatomy and Morphology by Hilton Riquieri teaches tooth form with a hands-on goal: being able to reproduce it. This page offers the 1st Edition, published by Quintessence in February 2019 (332 pages in print). The publisher describes a book that covers not only the practical knowledge of dental anatomy but also the art of sculpting it in wax. It is therefore designed for readers who need to understand the shape of each tooth well enough to rebuild it, in the laboratory or in the mouth.

Who Dental Anatomy and Morphology is for

• Dental students taking dental anatomy and waxing courses in the preclinical years.
• Dental technicians and ceramists who shape crowns and want to refine natural morphology.
• Restorative and esthetic dentists who build direct composite restorations and want more natural contours.
• Instructors in dental anatomy looking for a visual reference for waxing exercises.

Anatomy is learned through repetition and drawing as much as reading. Our guide on how to study anatomy gives methods that also work well for tooth morphology.

What the book covers

Based on the title and the publisher’s description, Dental Anatomy and Morphology combines two strands: the anatomy and morphology of the teeth, and the practical technique of sculpting them in wax. That pairing is what distinguishes it from purely descriptive dental anatomy texts, which explain tooth form without teaching you to reproduce it.

To see how the teeth and the waxing steps are presented, and the quality of the images, browse the table of contents and sample pages in the online FlipBook preview on this page.

About the 1st Edition of Dental Anatomy and Morphology

This page offers the 1st Edition, published by Quintessence on 1 February 2019 (ISBN-13 9780867157703). Tooth anatomy itself changes little over time, which makes a well-illustrated reference useful for many years. If your preclinical course lists a specific textbook, check whether this title is required or recommended as a complement.

How to study tooth morphology with this book

1. Sculpt while you read. Dental Anatomy and Morphology is meant to be used at the bench: keep wax and instruments at hand and reproduce each step immediately after reading it, rather than reading a whole section first.
2. Compare with real teeth. Check your waxing against extracted teeth or typodont models, looking at the same views shown in the book.
3. Draw from memory. Sketch the outline of each tooth from several aspects without looking, then correct your drawing against the illustrations.
4. Revisit before clinic. Reread the relevant tooth before building a restoration so that the contours are fresh in your mind.

For general information on dental education and the profession, see the American Dental Association.

Format, preview and access

A tablet next to your wax bench works well with a fixed-layout PDF. Learn why in PDF vs EPUB for medical textbooks.

Complementary dental titles

• Clinical Aspects of Dental Materials, 5th Edition: to understand the materials you will use to recreate tooth form.
• Dental Materials: Clinical Applications, 4th Edition: a practical introduction to dental materials for the dental team.
• Orthodontic Therapy: Fundamental Treatment Concepts: once tooth form is clear, an illustrated look at tooth position.
• Implant Restorations (video course): for clinicians applying morphology to implant crowns.

Frequently asked questions

Is Dental Anatomy and Morphology suitable for first-year dental students?

Yes. It suits preclinical students, especially those taking waxing courses, as well as technicians and practising dentists.

Which edition is offered?

The 1st Edition by Hilton Riquieri, published by Quintessence in 2019.

Are waxing videos included?

No. You receive the PDF eBook; videos, publisher platforms and supplementary resources are not included.

How quickly can I access the book?

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