In this course students study the basic principles of disease process specifically related to the oral cavity, orofacial region and the temporomandibular joint. Structural and functional changes that result from developmental, genetic or pathological conditions are discussed. Cell injury, inflammation, repair processes, along with nutritional deficiencies, bacterial related diseases and systemic conditions with oral manifestations are discussed. Students learn how the human body's response to injury such as inflammation, immune responses and cellular adaptations may affect oral health and denturist interventions. Students use radiographic imagery to identify abnormal anatomical structures.
Prerequisites
All term 1 and 2 courses must be successfully completed.
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What you will learn
- Cell injury and responses; regeneration and repair
Inflammation: acute/chronic; infection
Variations from normal
Temporomandibular dysfunction and injury
Immunity and immune response
Regeneration and repair
Malocclusions; overjet; overbite
Trauma
Developmental disorders
Hard/soft deposits and disease of teeth and periodontium
Skin and oral signs of disease
Sleep apnea and snoring
Smoking
Diagnostic splints; splinting/over closed cases
Tumors: benign and malignant; dysplasia
Obdurator plate; surgical stents
Microbes and infections: bacterial, viral, fungal
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
Additional information
Applicants requesting PLAR must meet with the Denturist Department Leader
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.