A Visual Guide to Caries Diagnosis for Modern Dentistry. Dental caries remains one of the most widespread oral health challenges, affecting people of all ages globally
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In response to the need for a clinically relevant and visually rich learning resource, Dr. Nazir A. Mahomed presents the book An Atlas of Dental Caries: A Pictorial For Dental Students and Dentists — a powerful tool for students, educators, and clinicians alike.
Published in 2020, this pictorial atlas offers high-quality clinical and radiographic images, showcasing a wide range of carious lesions with clear and concise annotations.
The book’s strength lies in its visual approach, allowing readers to enhance their diagnostic skills by recognizing caries patterns on different tooth surfaces, in both primary and permanent dentition.
Designed to bridge the gap between theoretical understanding and clinical recognition, this atlas is an essential reference in the modern cariology curriculum.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Dental Caries
✔ Etiology, classification, and risk factors.
2. Early Carious Lesions
✔ Non-cavitated lesions and early enamel demineralization.
3. Caries on Different Tooth Surfaces
✔ Occlusal, proximal, buccal, and root caries with real case illustrations.
4. Radiographic Caries Detection
✔ Interpretation techniques using bitewings and periapical images.
5. Caries in Primary Teeth
✔ Special considerations and visual cues in deciduous dentition.
6. Advanced Lesions and Complications
✔ Caries progression, pulp involvement, and secondary infections.
7. Differential Diagnosis
✔ Conditions mimicking caries: fluorosis, erosion, hypoplasia, etc.
8. Preventive and Restorative Considerations
✔ Management strategies based on lesion activity and depth.
9. Clinical Case Studies
✔ Step-by-step analysis of real clinical situations.
Expert Testimonials
🔹 "A must-have visual guide that combines scientific accuracy with clinical relevance. My students find it extremely useful for case-based learning."
— Dr. Michelle O’Connor, Cariology Lecturer, University of Dublin
🔹 "This atlas makes caries diagnosis approachable and practical. A brilliant aid for anyone teaching or practicing restorative dentistry."
— Dr. André Torres, DDS, Universidade de São Paulo
🔹 "An excellent visual atlas that helps clinicians recognize subtle carious lesions early. I recommend it for every dental clinic and university library."
— Dr. A. Rehman Siddiqui, King Saud University, Riyadh
🛒 Where to Buy
Whether you’re a dental student, professor, or clinician, this book is a smart addition to your professional library. Its clinical photos, clarity of structure, and practical focus make it a top recommendation in cariology education.
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