By Gabrielle Bennett

Dentistry is a vital and specialized field within the medical profession that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of oral health conditions. It plays an important role in the maintenance and improvement of oral health. Some of the oral health issues which are treated within this field are tooth decay, gum diseases, malocclusion and oral infections. It also deals with restoring damaged teeth through procedures such as fillings, crowns, and dental implants. Some of the important specialized areas within this field are orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, prosthodontics, pediatric dentistry, and oral pathology. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of dentistry. From theories to research to practical applications, case studies related to all contemporary topics of relevance to this field have been included herein. The book will prove to be immensely beneficial to students and researchers in this field.