Category:Oral Pathology

Oral pathology (also termed oral and maxillofacial pathology) is the specialty of dentistry and pathology that focuses on the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. It is a science that investigates the causes, processes, and effects of these diseases.

The practice of oral pathology involves the clinical examination, radiographic interpretation, and microscopic (biopsy) analysis of tissues.

Articles within this category are generally organized by their origin and clinical presentation:

Conditions present from birth or during development, such as Cleft Lip and Palate, Amelogenesis Imperfecta, and Dentinogenesis Imperfecta.

Lesions derived from the tissues involved in tooth formation (odontogenic epithelium or ectomesenchyme).

• Ameloblastoma
• Odontogenic Keratocyst (OKC)
• Dentigerous Cyst

Includes infectious, immune-mediated, and idiopathic conditions of the oral mucosa.

• Leukoplakia and Erythroplakia (Potentially Malignant Disorders)
• Oral Lichen Planus
• Aphthous Stomatitis (Canker sores)

Primary focus on Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC), which accounts for over 90% of oral malignancies.

Conditions affecting the major and minor salivary glands, such as Sjogren's Syndrome, Mucocele, and Pleomorphic Adenoma.

• Biopsy: Incisional vs. Excisional.
• Exfoliative Cytology
• Immunohistochemistry

For more detailed information, see the primary article: Oral Pathology.