Oral Biology Basics

Introduction to Oral Biology

• The course aims to build basic knowledge about normal oral structures, which will be applied in future clinical courses and practice.

Overview of Oral Tissues

• Physical and chemical composition of oral tissues will be studied.
• Growth and development of oral tissues will be explored.
• Anatomy and histology of oral tissues will be examined.
• Functions of oral tissues will be discussed.

Tooth Eruption and Shedding

• The physiologic process involved in tooth eruption and shedding will be studied.

Formation and Development of Orofacial Tissues

• The formation and development of normal orofacial tissues will be explored.

Microscopic and Macroscopic Structures

• The interrelationship between macroscopic and microscopic structures of the oral cavity will be examined.

Chemical Composition of Oral Tissues

• The chemical composition of enamel, dentine, cementum, and bones will be studied.
• Differences between these tissues will be discussed.

Biology of Periodontium and Other Oral Structures

• The biology of the periodontium will be explored.
• The oral mucous membrane and salivary glands will be studied.

Oral Embryology and Anatomy

• Development of dentition will be examined.
• Formation of the oral cavity will be studied.
• Formation of the tongue will be explored.

Oral Histology and Physiology

• Oral histology will be studied.
• Oral physiology will be explored, including the types of oral tissues.

Types of Oral Tissues

• Hard tissues: bones of the jaws, teeth
• Soft tissues: mucosa of the mouth, salivary glands
• Hard (mineralized) tissues: enamel, dentin, cementum
• Soft (nonmineralized) tissue: pulp

Clinical Significance

• Understanding the development of oral tissues is crucial.
• Understanding the structure of oral tissues is essential.
• Understanding the function of oral tissues is vital.
• Understanding oral diseases is crucial.

Recommended Textbook

• Orban’s Oral Histology & Embryology.