Oral Mucous Membrane

Question 1

Name the parts of the oral mucosa

Answer 1

Epithelium
Basal lamina
Lamina propria

Question 2

Differentiate keratinized from non-keratinized epithelium with regard to structure and permeability

Answer 2

Keratinized: fibrils as its cytokeratin; impermeable

Non-keratinized: filaments as its cytokeratin; less impermeable

Question 3

Identify, describe and draw the different layers of keratinized and nonkeratinized epithelia.

Answer 3

X

Question 4

Relate the structure of epithelium with its protective function.

Answer 4

X

Question 5

State the functions of the different cells found in oral epithelium.

Answer 5

X

Question 6

Describe the layers of the basal lamina.

Answer 6

X

Question 7

1.2.2 Correlate the morphology of the basal lamina with function.

Answer 7

X

Question 8

1.3.1 Identify, describe and draw the layers of the lamina propria.

Answer 8

X

Question 9

Enumerate the structures that may be found in this layer (cells, fibers, blood vessels, nerves).

Answer 9

X

Question 10

What are the classifications of the oral mucosa according to function? Where in the oral cavity can each be found?

Answer 10

Masticatory mucosa
Lining mucosa
Specialized mucosa

Question 11

Describe the structure of the gingiva.

Answer 11

X

Question 12

Review how the dentogingival junction is formed.

Answer 12

X

Question 13

Enumerate the zones of the hard palate.

Answer 13

X

Question 14

Describe the structure of the mucogingival junction.

Answer 14

X

Question 15

State the components of the submucosa of lining mucosa.

Answer 15

X

Question 16

Describe the nature of the attachment of lining mucosa to the underlying tissues.

Answer 16

X

Question 17

How does the specialized mucosa differ from masticatory and lining mucosa?

Answer 17

X

Question 18

What are the four main papillae of the tongue?

Answer 18

Filliform
Fungiform
Foliate
Circumvallate

Question 19

Pinpoint the filliform, fungiform, foliate, and circumvallate papillae from this picture.

Answer 19

X

Question 20

Differentiate gingivitis from periodontitis.

Answer 20

X

Question 21

Enumerate the periodontal requirements of restorations then give the importance of each.

Answer 21

X

Question 22

What is the relation of denture design to the structure and function of epithelium?

Answer 22

X

Question 23

What is the relation of denture design to the structure and function of basal lamina?

Answer 23

X

Question 24

What is the relation of denture design to the structure and function of lamina propria?

Answer 24

X

Question 25

What type of cells make up the epithelium?

Answer 25

Stratified squamous

Question 26

What part of the oral mucosa is considered the connective tissue that supports the oral epithelium?

Answer 26

Lamina propria