Dental Anatomy

A Review of Head and Neck Clinical Anatomy for the General Dental Practitioner

The TMJ is the articulation between the squamous portion of the temporal bone and the mandibular condyle. The articular surfaces of the temporal bone and the condyle are completely enclosed within a...

Taurodontism part 2: biomechanics, differential diagnosis, clinical implications and management

Recent research studied the biomechanics of taurodonts on digital models of Neanderthal specimen ‘Le Moustier 1’. This study was conducted to help understand the reasons behind high frequency of...

Taurodontism part 1: history, aetiology and molecular signalling, epidemiology and classification

Initially, taurodonts were referred to as prismatic or cylindrical teeth before the term ‘taurodont’ was coined.1 In 1908, Gorjanovic-Kramberger was the first to describe Taurodontism.2 Later, in...

Tooth anatomy: a practical guide part 2: drawing anterior teeth

The appearance of anterior teeth is determined primarily by the optical properties of tooth shape, surface texture and colour.3 When restoring anterior teeth there is general agreement in the...

Winnie-the-pooh and the royal college of surgeons


‘You can’t be in London for a long time without going to the Zoo. There are some people who begin the Zoo at the beginning, called WAYIN, and walk as quickly as they can past every cage until they...

Anatomy and clinical applications of the maxillary nerve in dentistry: a literature review

The maxillary nerve arises from the convexity of the trigeminal ganglion between the ophthalmic and mandibular divisions, runs forward in the lateral wall of the cavernous sinus, passes through the...