Systemic Diseases of the Jaws

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. identify heterogeneous group of disorders with oral components or strictly oral manifestations; 2. explain basic histopathological changes in the systems which may equally be manifested in the oral cavity components; and 3. list the investigative aspects of biochemistry and medical genetics that are relevant to the diagnoses.

Benign bone pathologies. Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs. Diseases of the skin. Diseases of the nerves. 242