The connective tissue of oral mucosa plays an important role in health and disease. This presentation will describe all the components of the connective tissue of oral mucosa and its function and importance.
All cells have the following basic structure: A thin, flexible plasma membrane surrounds the entire cell. The interior is filled with a semi-fluid material called the cytoplasm. Also inside are specialized structures called organelles and the cell’s genetic material.
A dental implant (also known as an endosseous implant or fixture) is a surgical component that interfaces with the bone of the jaw or skull to support a dental prosthesis such as a crown, bridge, denture, facial prosthesis or to act as an orthodontic anchor. The basis for modern dental implants is a biologic process called osseointegration where materials, such as titanium, form an intimate bond to bone. We are going to discuss the four Biomaterials and their Dental Applications, the Advantages and Disadvantages of each Material.