Fundamentals of Oral Pathology and Dental Anomalies

📋 Course Outline

1. Role of oral pathology in dentistry
2. Classification by oral and dental localization
3. Clinical indications for biopsy in oral lesions
4. Tooth anomalies: development and causes
5. Anomalies of tooth number, size and form
6. Anomalies of tooth structure and enamel defects
7. Occlusion anomalies and regressive tooth changes
8. Atrition, abrasion and erosion mechanisms
9. Dental caries: multifactorial etiology and prevention

📖 1. Role of oral pathology in dentistry

🔑 Key Concepts & Definitions

• Histopathology practice : Histopathology practice is the microscopic approach that supports diagnosis and understanding of oral and maxillofacial diseases.
• Oral clinical presentations : Oral clinical presentations are the mouth-based manifestations where oral pathologies can be observed clinically.
• Oral histology richness : Oral histology richness refers to the variety of tissues in the mouth that can be involved in disease.
• Differential diagnosis : Differential diagnosis is the clinical comparison process needed because oral pathology classification is difficult.

📝 Essential Points