Keratinized and Non Keratinized areas of Oral Mucousa in Oral Cavity
The outermost moist lining of the Oral cavity is called the Oral Mucosa. It has 3 main functions Protection, Sensation and Secretion. Oral Mucosa is continuous with the Skin but is entirely different...
View ArticleWhat are the Predominant Micro Organisms in various parts of the Oral Cavity
Oral cavity supposedly contains the maximum number of micro organisms compared to any part of the Human Body. There are both Harmful and Beneficial Micro organisms in the Oral cavity, Aerobic (or)...
View ArticleHistologic or Microscopic Features of Dentigerous Cyst
Dentigerous cyst is a developmental Odontogenic cyst that is formed by expansion of dental follicle and therefore always attached to the neck of an impacted or Unerupted tooth. Initially this lesion is...
View ArticleOral/Dental Fibroma – Clinical, Histological Features and Treatment
Oral or Dental Fibroma is the most common “Tumor” of the Oral cavity. It is not a true neoplasm but it is a reactive hyperplasia of fibrous connective tissue in response to local irritation or Trauma....
View ArticleList of Papillae of Tongue – Location and Histology
Papillae of Tongue are the tiny raised protrusions found on the surface of the tongue which house the taste buds which help in taste perception detecting taste elements such as salty, sour, sweet,...
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