Simplifying posterior dental anatomy 2nd Edition by John C Ness ISBN 0979740215 9780979740213

Knowledge of anatomy is the very foundation of excellence and is essential to developing the artistic perception and judgement needed to create natural restorations in any case. Gain certainty of each individual feature of posterior anatomy and increase your ability to produce beautiful posterior crowns and bridges in wax, composite or porcelain. Simplifying Posterior Dental Anatomy is PTC’s course for teaching the anatomy of the posterior teeth, primarily occlusal anatomy. It quickly teaches posterior anatomy to dental technicians, assistants and students by focusing on the similarities of the teeth, rather than the differences. By understanding these similarities, it is easy for the student to learn the differences. This Teaches the five basic features of anatomy Uses precise definitions that help differentiate and visualize every feature of posterior anatomy Teaches the three most commonly used tooth numbering systems Provides the terminology for confident communication with the entire dental delivery team Teaches the one fundamental feature that determines the position of all other occlusal features. Subjects Introduction The Names of the Teeth The Five Surfaces The Basic Features Simplifying Anatomy Cusps Two Unique Teeth Ridges Fossae Dissectional Grooves The Axial Surfaces Secondary Grooves Auxiliary Grooves Tooth Similarities Tooth Numbering Systems Simplifying Posterior Dental Anatomy is a required prerequisite for all PTC training courses and is what every dental technician in every laboratory needs to master before attempting to make teeth.