⤢ Incorporates all relevant changes especially in the field of molecular biology ⤢ Discusses molecular biological aspects of oral tissues ⤢ Emphasizes clinical relevance of oral histological aspects ⤢ contains more line diagrams and illustrations for easier understanding 2. Development of Face and Oral Cavity 5 3. Development and Growth of Teeth 24 4. Enamel 50 5. Dentin 93 6. Pulp 120 7. Cementum 151 8. Periodontal Ligament 172 9. Bone 205 10. Oral Mucous Membrane 238 11. Salivary Glands 291 12. Lymphoid Tissue and Lymphatics in Orofacial Region 317 13. Tooth Eruption 332 14. Shedding of Deciduous Teeth 348 15. Temporomandibular Joint 359 16. Maxillary Sinus 369 17. Histochemistry of Oral Tissues 380 18. Preparation of Specimens for Histologic Study 410 Index 417