Oral Mucosa Flashcards
Masticatory Mucosa
KERATINIZED stratified squamos Contains Rete Pegs *Hard Palate *Attached Gingiva
Rete Pegs
Extensions of epithelium into the connective tissue. Downward thickening of epidermis Allows for larger surface area for attachement
Lining Mucosa
NON KERATINZED stratified squamos * Buccal * Labial
Specialized Mucosa
Taste buds Dorsum of the Tongue
Layers of Gingival Epithelium
Stratum Basales Stratum Spinosum Stratum Granulosum Stratum Corneum - bacteria attach here
What cells reside in the Stratum Basales?
Keratinocytes Melanocyte Langerhans Cell
What type of collagen fibers are found in the basement membrane?
Collagen III Collagen IV Collagen VII
What cellular structure is critical for the integration between CT and epithelial tissue?
Hemidesmosomes
What type of mucosal tissue is keratinized and what is it’s function?
Attached Gingiva, Palate, Free Gingiva Protects against abrasion and bacteria
What type of tissue is nonkeratinized?
Lining Mucosa - buccal and labial
What is parakeratinized tissue?
Tissue that is immaturely keratinized or non keratinized tissue undergoing an inflammatory response.
What does the PERIODONTIUM consist of?
Cementum Periodontal ligament Alveolar Bone (cortical bone) Gingiva * Attached * Free (marginal) * Interdental
What are the functions of periodontium?
Shock absorber, sensory input, tooth support, nutritive
ARMAD
A - Attachment
R - Resist
M - Maintain
A - Adjust
D - Defense
List 3 aspects of Gingival margin (free gingiva)?
Fits snuggly but not attached Located CORONAL to CEJ Can be pulled away with a probe Forms the soft tissue wall of the gingival sulcus
What is the normal range of the sulcus?
0 mm to 3 mm From pre gingival margin to junctional epithelium
What are the two types of gingival biotype?
Thin Thick
Thin gingival biotype
Can see probe tip, not ideal for crown placement ** can get inflamed easier Slender teeth
Thick gingival biotype
Healthy, ideal for crown placement Quadratic formed teeth