oral biology flashcards

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major events of prenatal development

processes that occur during pre-implantation, embryonic and foetal stages

importance of germ layers and neural crest cells

major events in the development of the face

major events in the development of the lips

major events in the development of the palate and tongue

major events in the development of the thyroid and salivary glands

main developmental anomalies in the face

main developmental anomalies of the oral cavity and related structures

cellular and structural changes that occur in the oral tissues during development of the jaws and teeth

embryological origins of the enamel

amelogenesis and its stages

organisation of the enamel and associated structures

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enamel anomalies

embryological origins of dentine

stages of dentinogenesis

dentine mineralisation process

different types of dentine

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dentine anomalies

basic structure and general features of dentine

dentine types

functions of the pulp and its main components

current theories for dentine hypersensitivity

functions and structure of the pulp

different phases of tooth eruption and what happens

main theories for mechanisms of tooth eruption

chronology of the development and eruption of primary and permanent dentition

basic structure and function of DNA

relevance of genetics in dentistry

potential for application of genetic technologies for diagnosis and treatment in dentistry

difficulties in determining genetic basis of dental conditions and traits

anomalies of structure

anomalies of colour

anomalies of tooth size

abnormalities of tooth number

abnormalities of tooth shape

disturbances of eruption

quality of care

what is the periodontium

cementum components - type, cells and fibres

periodontal ligament - fibre groups

anatomical parts of gingiva

alveolar bone

types of bone

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bone composition

bone cells and growth

intramembranous ossification

endochondral ossification

bone related disorders

landmarks of the TMJ

anatomy of the TMJ

normal movements of TMJ and their relationship with muscles involved

temporomandibular disorders

understand relationship between teeth and masticatory system

understand the concept of ideal versus normal occlusion of the natural dentition

describe static occlusal relationships

use Angle classification and British Standard institute classification

histology of smooth surface caries

histology of pit and fissure caries