Semester 4, Spring 2023
Programme of lectures and practicals in Oral histology and
embryology (aZLOH) for the 2nd year of Dentistry
doc. Mgr. Jan Křivánek, Ph.D.
doc. RNDr. Petr Vaňhara, Ph.D.
Marina Štruncová, DDS, Ph.D.
Lectures (even weeks) Practice (odd weeks)
1. 19. 2. – 23. 2. 2024
Introduction, information about the
completion of the course, recommended
literature.
Orofacial system, its structural components,
and functions. Oral cavity - walls and
contents. Structure and functions of the oral
mucosa, types of mucosae. Taste buds.
1. 19. 2. – 23. 2. 2024
2. 26. 2. – 1. 3. 2024 2. 26. 2. – 1. 3. 2024
Microscopic structure and functional histology:
lips, palate, cheeks, tongue.
Samples: labium oris, palatum molle, apex
linguae, papilla vallata, radix linguae.
3. 4. 3. – 8. 3. 2024
Salivary glands, TMJ
Microstructure and classification of salivary
glands. Temporomandibular joint,
microstructure and function.
3. 4. 3. – 8. 3. 2024
4. 11. 3. – 15. 3. 2024 4. 11. 3. – 15. 3. 2024
Salivary glands, TMJ – microstructure.
Samples: gl. parotis, gl. submandibularis, gl.
sublingualis, gl. apicis linguae, TMJ.
5. 18. 3. – 22. 3. 2024
Alveolar process, Periodontium
Microstructure of the alveolar process and
clinical aspects of its remodelling.
Microstructure of the periodontium, its
function and clinical aspects. Gingiva, sulcus
gingivalis.
5. 18. 3. – 22. 3. 2024
6. 25. 3. – 29. 3. 2024 6. 25. 3. – 29. 3. 2024
Tonsils, Introduction to the tooth
Samples: Tonsilla palatina, tonsilla lingualis.
7. 1. 4. – 5. 4. 2024
Enamel, Cementum
Enamel microstructure, function, amelogenesis
and age-related changes. Microstructure of
cementum, types and its clinical significance.
7. 1. 4. – 5. 4. 2024
8. 8. 4. – 12. 4. 2024 8. 8. 4. – 12. 4. 2024
Dentin-pulp complex
Dentin as living tissue. Microstructure of the
dental pulp, functions.
Samples: Tooth (ground section).
9. 15. 4. – 19. 4. 2024
Development of the face, oral and nasal
cavities
Development of the face, oral and nasal
cavities, palate, nasal septum, atrium of
the oral cavity, upper and lower jaws.
9. 15. 4. – 19. 4. 2024
10. 22. 4. – 26. 4. 2024 10. 22. 4. – 26. 4. 2024
Tooth development
Samples: Different stages of tooth development pig,
human.
11. 29. 4. – 3. 5. 2024
Development of the tongue, salivary glands,
pharyngeal arches
Tongue development, defects. Development of
salivary glands. Development and features of
pharyngeal arches and their derivatives.
11. 29. 4. – 3. 5. 2024
12. 6. 5. – 10. 5. 2024 12. 6. 5. – 10. 5. 2024
Science and research, regenerative dental
medicine
Current focus of dental research, advances in the
field of regenerative dentistry. Are we going to
be able to repair or regenerate our teeth?
Discussion.
Credit test (the course will be credited only after
attendance at the invited lecture)
13. 13. 5. – 17. 5. 2024
Permanent dentition, defects
Development of permanent dentition and a
time overview. Mixed dentition. Differences in
the structure of primary and secondary teeth.
Developmental defects of teeth.
13. 13. 5. – 17. 5. 2024
14. 20. 5. – 24. 5. 2024 14. 20. 5. – 24. 5. 2024
INVITED LECTURE (COMPULSORY)
Doc. MVDr. Aleš Hampl, CSc.
Head of Department