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Hey guys... i just have a few clarification questions that im a bit confused with.
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I have been working through the revision workbook and with Q4. it is asking about enamel rods and interrods. I think i understand the structure etc but is someone able to give me a general overview of this structure etc just to help me understand.

With aprismatic enamel i know it is in deciduous teeth and in the mostinner and most outer layer of permanent teeth. but is that in all permanent teth or is is just those that are forming early?? I think it is in all but not sure.

Age changes that occur in pulp. I just said it becomes smaller with age(more dentine etc) and also that there is a decrese in the number of cells which affects ability to do stuff properly(lol im too lazy to type the explainations :D ) but are there any others that i have missed.

Thanks guys. Happy Revision. :D

A Few Questions

Here's just a few questions I've come across which I'm finding difficult to answer, any input would be much appreciated!

How is prismless enamel formed?
Why does the number of melanocytes vary between regions of the oral mucosa?
Describe the duct structure of the minor salivary glands.
Explain the process of keratinisation.
Identify the components and function of the crevicular fluid?

Thanks,
Keep up the study

Question

Does anyone know what a pseudopod is? and its function?
Sorry the question was mean't to say what is a pseudopocket not pod? & function?

General Question

do we need to know everything that is in the power points
ie. oral epithelium cell layers
- stratum basale
- stratum spinosum
- stratum granulosum
- stratum corneum

thanks

General questions:

Hi guys,

Can anyone help answer these for me??

-Will we have to know what a fibroblast looks like?
-What is the sublingual caruncle?
-What is malassez?
-What is the crestal contour?
-When it says to generate alveolar bone does this mean that both compact and cancellous bone produce it?
-Do we need to know about the smear layer?
-What foramens do we need to know?
-Do we need to know all the collagen, gingival fibres?
-What does it mean when it says a periodontal ligament continues with connective tissue of the gingiva??

Sorry there are so many questions!! Hope you can understand them!
Thanks,
Beth

Facial/Masticatory Muscle Question

Hey guys,

"Section B" of exam "Osteo-Myology of the Head & Neck" trial exam, question 2 seems to have got me confused. As far as i know, there are only 4 masticatory muscles, and 8 facial expression.

Which 2 other muscles are INVOLVED in the masticatory process?

(Fairly sure, in question one, i've already used all 4 masticatory muscles, so i cannot use them again)

-I'm thinking obicularis oris? keeps the lips pursed so that food does not fall out..

-Buccinator? - Helps pull the mouth laterally..

Thanks.

Oral Histology Revision

Hi All
Can anyone answer Julie's questions:
How is stippling caused?
2. What radiographic indications could you give evidence of a healthy attachment apparatus?
3. And how is the Periodontal ligament adaptive?
Place your comments here.
Thanks Sophie