Unit IV Motor Systems
Show moreShow less Direct Activation Pathways Learning Objectives Explain the difference between the direct and indirect pathways of motor control. Discuss the differences and similarities between and UMN and LMN….
Orofacial Neuroscience – Unit V Review of Orofacial Structures and Tissues
Development and Organization of Oropharyngeal Region Learning Objectives Correlate the pattern of innervation to adult structures based on pharyngeal arch development. Describe the adult derivatives of the pharyngeal arches, including…
Unit II Gross Anatomy of Brain and Spinal Cord
Gross Topography of the Brain Learning Objectives Describe the embryonic flexures that develop in the CNS. How do those structures affect the axes in the CNS? Identify the main sulci…
Unit III Sensory Systems
Anatomical Receptors and Nerve Fibers Learning Objectives Categorize the somatosensory receptors. Differentiate between phasic and tonic receptors. Describe the sensory modalities associated with somatosensory system. Describe the relationship between the…
Basic Neuroscience – Unit I Central Nervous System
Organization of the Nervous System Learning Objectives Describe the function of the nervous system. Describe the components of CNS and PNS. Describe the divisions and subdivisions of the PNS. Show…
Pharmacology of Aesthetic Medicines
The realm of aesthetic medicine is broad, and there are countless medications and topical agents used in the practice of aesthetic medicine. The most commonly used injectable medicines include botulinum…
Medication for Gravid and Nursing Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Patients
The purpose of this article is to clarify clinically impactful features of the perioperative and postoperative pharmacologic management of pregnant and lactating patients in the maxillofacial or dental setting. Before…
Update on Antimicrobial Therapy in Management of Acute Odontogenic Infection in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
This article focuses on the antimicrobial therapy of head and neck infections from odontogenic origin. Odontogenic infections are among the most common infections of the oral cavity. They are sourced…
Medication Management of Selected Pathological Jaw Lesions
Most jaw lesions are treated surgically. Areas of abnormal proliferation or destruction in bone are commonly treated by regional curettage, excision, or resection. However, surgery is invasive and leaves a…
Hyposalivation and Xerostomia and Burning Mouth Syndrome
In this chapter, the authors review the benefits of saliva and the destructive consequences of its loss. It is hoped that this will help their colleagues identify and treat patients…
