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Diseases of the Lips and Mouth

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Braun-Falco’s Dermatology

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Although the oral mucosa is derived from the same embryonic tissue as the skin — the ectoderm — it differs in many ways. Structurally, the oral mucosa undergoes a different type of keratinization; in some sites, parakeratosis is normal, while in most others no granular layer is seen. The epithelial surface is capable of regenerating very rapidly, replacing the cells lost through the trauma of eating and drinking. The salivary glands coat the epithelium in saliva, which has a protective role, as well as facilitating the ingestion of food. The subepithelial connective tissue in the gastrointestinal tract, of which the mouth is a part, is known as the lamina propria, not the dermis. In some regions, such as the gingiva and hard palate, the lamina propria is directly attached to bone.

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Bork, K. (2009). Diseases of the Lips and Mouth. In: Burgdorf, W.H., Plewig, G., Wolff, H.H., Landthaler, M., Braun-Falco, O. (eds) Braun-Falco’s Dermatology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-29316-3_71

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