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.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- 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
Applicants requesting PLAR must meet with the Denturist Department Leader
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† 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.