Oral Mucosa
The oral mucosa is the mucous membrane lining the inside of the mouth and consists of two layers: the corium (or lamina propria) and the epithelium. The epithelium is the surface layer, and where there is a disease of the oral mucosa, often it is the epithelium that is most affected. Oral mucosa covers most of the oral cavity apart from the teeth. The oral mucosa has several functions. Its main purpose is to act as a barrier. It protects the deeper tissues such as fat, muscle, nerve and blood supplies from mechanical insults, such as trauma during chewing, and also prevents the entry of bacteria and some toxic substances into the body. Other function of oral mucosa includes Protection, Sensation, Secretion and Thermal regulation.
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