Understand the fundamentals of oral immunology with this accessible reference


Immunology for Dentistry fulfils the need for a comprehensive overview of oral immunology and its key aspects for dental medicine. Its broad-based and accessible coverage introduces readers to all essential elements of oral immunology, from mechanisms of the immune system through to specific diseases and pathogens and their interactions with the immune system. This thorough text will provide an understanding of the link between the oral immune system and oral microbiome as contributors to oral health.

A thorough introduction to the basic principles of immunology and immune response
Detailed coverage of subjects including stem cell immunology, periodontitis, hormone modulation in periodontal inflammation and more
Color diagrams demonstrating key concepts
Authored by a team of international experts, Immunology for Dentistry provides a valuable approach to the fundamental and clinical aspects of immunology. It is a useful reference for dental students, teachers, and researchers, and will also be of interest to practicing dentists and specialists.


Mohammad Tariqur Rahman, PhD, is Professor and Associate Dean (Continuing Education) in the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He was also the founding President of the Malaysian Society of Oral Microbiology and Oral Immunology.


Wim Teughels, PhD, is Professor of Periodontology and Oral Microbiology at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium.


Richard J. Lamont, PhD, is Professor and Chair of the Department of Oral Immunology and Infectious Diseases at the University of Louisville in the USA




List of Contributors vii

Preface ix

Acknowledgements x

1 Cells and Organs of the Immune System 1
Anwarul Azim Akhand and Nazmul Ahsan

2 Oral Immune System 13
Maha Abdullah and Norhafizah Mohtarrudin

3 Mechanisms of Immune Responses 26
Mohammad Tariqur Rahman

4 Immune Responses in Wound Healing of Oral Tissues 39
Firdaus Hariri and Reezal Ishak

5 Stem Cell Immunology 48
Sabri Musa and Ngui Romano

6 Trace Elements in Oral Immunology 61
Wan Izlina Wan-Ibrahim, Zamri Radzi and Noor Azlin Yahya

7 Oral Microbiome and Oral Cancer 79
Manosha Perera, Irosha Perera and W.M. Tilakaratne

8 Oral Microbiome and Periodontitis 100
Rathna Devi Vaithilingam and Chia Wei Cheah

9 Periodontitis and Systemic Diseases 114
Rathna Devi Vaithilingam and Nor Adinar Baharuddin

10 Immunology of Tooth Movement and Root Resorption in Orthodontics 134
Wan Nurazreena Wan Hassan and Rachel J. Waddington

11 Sex Hormone Modulation in Periodontal Inflammation and Healing 156
Aruni Tilakaratne

12 Dental Alloy- associated Innate Immune Response 165
Dessy Rachmawati and Cornelis J. Kleverlaan

13 Inflammation and Immune Response in Arthrogenous Temporomandibular Disorders 187
Siew Wui Chan and Wei Seong Toh

14 Prospects of Passive Immunotherapy to Treat Pulpal Inflammation 202
Shelly Arora, Srinivas Sulugodu Ramachandra, Paul R. Cooper and Haizal M. Hussaini

15 Techniques in Immunology 215
Mohammad Tariqur Rahman and Muhammad Manjurul Karim

16 Control Selection and Statistical Analyses in Immunological Research 239
Mohammad Tariqur Rahman and Noor Lide Abu Kassim

Index 252