Oral mucosa Flashcards
Where would you find masticatory mucosa?
Gingiva and hard palate
Is masticatory mucosa usually keratinised?
Yes
What is the type of oral mucosa that covers the dorsum of the tongue?
Specialised mucosa
Why is lining mucosa easily ulcerated?
Because it lacks keratin
Where would you find lining mucosa?
Floor of mouth, ventral tongue, alveolar mucosa, cheeks, lips and soft palate
Where would you find specialised mucosa?
Dorsal tongue and composed of cornified epithelial papillae
Why is orthokeratin more mature than parakeratin?
Orthokeratin does not contain remnants of nuclei
Which is most important in controlling plaque fluid pH?
Bicarbonate buffering system
What are common causes of xerostomia?
Sjorgens syndrome, radiotherapy, salivary duct stones, diabetes and hypertension drugs
What can xerostomia cause?
Rampant caries, gingivitis, glossitis and oral infections
Will xerostomia affect carbohydrate indigestion?
No
