Advances in Oral Biology

Contributors

Preface

Contents of Previous Volumes

Use of Computer Techniques in the Study of Growth

I. Introduction

II. Types of Problems

III. Use of Computers

IV. Present Uses of Computers in Child Growth Studies

V. Future Possibilities

References

Factors Controlling Apatite Crystallization, with Particular Reference to the Effect of Fluoride and Accompanying Ions

I. Introduction

II. Nucleation

III. Geochemical Crystallization of Apatites

IV. Biological Mineralization in the Calcium Phosphate System

V. Synthetic Preparations of Calcium Phosphate Crystals and Studies of Properties of Pure Substances

VI. Structural Changes Induced b y Foreign Ions

VII. Crystallochemical View of Biological Mineralized Tissues

VIII. General Discussion and Summary

References

Biochemistry of the Dental Plaque

I. Introduction

II. Chemical Structure of the Dental Plaque

III. Mechanism of Acquired Pellicle and Plaque Formation

IV. Metabolism of Dental Plaque

V. Effect of the Acid-Base Metabolism of the Plaque on the Calcium Phosphate Exchange at the Enamel-Saliva Interface

VI. Mineralization of the Dental Plaque

VII. Summary

References

Antigens of Oral Bacteria

I. Introduction

II. Structure of the Bacterial Cell

III. Aspects of Immunology

IV. Streptococci

V. Lactobacilli

VI. Filamentous Bacteria

VII. Veillonellae

VIII. Concluding Remarks

References

Central Nervous System Responses to Tooth Pulp Stimulation and Their Modification by Drugs

I. Introduction

II. Brain Stem Responses

III. Telencephalic Responses

IV. Drug Effects on Responses to Tooth Pulp Stimulation

V. Concluding Remarks

VI. Summary

References

The Effects of Corticosteroids on the Dental Pulp

I. Introduction

II. Material and Methods

III. Results

IV. Discussion

V. Practical Conclusions

References

A Biophysical Approach to Epithelial Cell Interactions with Teeth

I. Introduction

II. Terminology

III. The Gingival Sulcus and Sulcular Epithelium

IV. The Tooth Surface

V. Contents of the Gingival Sulcus

VI. Relevant Aspects of the Peripheral Regions of Cells

VII. Junctional Regions of Epithelial Cells

VIII. Cell Surface Charge

IX. Enzyme Activity near Surfaces

X. Biophysical Aspects of Cell Contact Phenomena

XI. Review of Studies on Epithelial Attachment

References

Cell Renewal, with Special Reference to the Gingival Epithelium

I. Cell Renewal

II. Renewal of Gingival Epithelium

III. Conclusions

References

Biochemical Assay of Heterogeneous Soft Tissues of the Oral Cavity

I. Introduction

II. Methods

III. Findings

IV. Summary

References

Microradiography of Oral Tissues

I. Introduction

II. Theoretical Aspects

III. Historical Account

IV. Applications

V. Concluding Remarks

References

Author Index

Subject Index