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Changes in Oral Mucosa:
___ – white patch, may be precancerous Caused by tobacco use, alcohol, local irritation ___ cell carcinoma Most common malignancy of oral cavity Same risk factors as leukoplakia |
-Leukoplakia
-Squamous s. 13 |
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Deficiencies of proteins and vitamin C (scurvy) - atrophy of what ligament? leads to loss of ___.
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-periodontal ligament
-teeth s. 30 |
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Periodontal Sensation:
There are ___ in the periodontal ligament, which are involved in a reflexive control of bite force. If one bites on a hard object, e.g. olive pit in Greek salad, the jaw ___. Prevents damage to the teeth. |
-mechanoreceptors
-reflexively opens |
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Caries:
Bacteria accumulate in defects in ___ Produce acids that ___ enamel Flouride, particularly in younger individuals, ___ enamel |
-enamel
-decalcify -hardens s. 44 |
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Oral cavity:
Drugs, such as nitroglycerin for angina pectoralis, can be rapidly absorbed into the ___ veins. |
-deep lingual vv.
s. 49 |