Anatomy is the cornerstone of dentistry. Unlike general medical anatomy texts, Netter’s Head and Neck Anatomy for Dentistry filters out the extremities and thorax to focus exclusively on the region dental professionals operate on daily.
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The text is highly regarded for bridging the gap between basic anatomy and clinical practice by focusing on: Head And Neck Anatomy For Dentistry - CLaME Anatomy is the cornerstone of dentistry
| Feature | Pre-2021 (Avoid) | 2021 or Later (Keep) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Only basic IA blocks | Includes Gow-Gates, Vazirani-Akinosi, and infiltration techniques | | Imaging | Black-and-white radiographs | High-quality color CBCT/MRI overlays | | Terminology | Uses "External carotid a." | Uses updated TA2 (Terminologia Anatomica 2) terms | | Cover design | Old blue/yellow cover | Modern gray/green with a skull illustration | Anatomy is the cornerstone of dentistry