Oral Mucosa Types and Histology Video

Oral cavity

Epithelial cells-made of stratified squamous type of cells

Basement membrane-dense reticular fibers

• links the epithelium and connective tissue and is not separate

Lamina propria-thin vascular, loose connective tissue rich in cells

Submucosa-looser than lamina propria; vary in thickness

Oral mucosa types

Masticatory

Lining

Specialized

Masticatory mucosa

Hard palate-ortho keratinized (no nucleus)

Gingiva-para keratinized (some nucleus)

Dorsum of the tongue-also keratinized (para?)

Submucosa thin or absent

Lining Mucosa

Lips

Cheeks

Vestibule

Soft palate

Inferior surface of the tongue

Floor of the mouth

Submucosa present, elastic fibers

Specialized mucosa

dorsum of tongue (taste buds)