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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
Deficiencies of proteins and vitamin C (scurvy) - atrophy of what ligament? leads to loss of ___.
-periodontal ligament
-teeth
s. 30
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
Caries:
Bacteria accumulate in defects in ___
Produce acids that ___ enamel
Flouride, particularly in younger individuals, ___ enamel
-enamel
-decalcify
-hardens
s. 44
Oral cavity:
Drugs, such as nitroglycerin for angina pectoralis, can be rapidly absorbed into the ___ veins.
-deep lingual vv.
s. 49