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Tooth Anatomy

The human tooth enables us to eat a variety of foods, speak clearly, and even aid in shaping our faces. Teeth are composed of various elements that work together. Here's a detailed look at the anatomy of a human tooth.
The Crown, Neck, and Root
The visible part of the tooth is referred to as the crown. It's covered by enamel, the hardest substance in the human body. The crown is uniquely shaped for each type of tooth, allowing for different functions such as cutting, tearing, or grinding food.
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Cranial Nerves: Types Part II

Cranial nerves are responsible for transmitting motor and sensory information between the brain and various parts of the body. There are twelve pairs of cranial nerves. While the first six innervate the head and neck, the latter six nerves innervate the head and neck, as well as organs and tissues in the thoracic and abdominal cavities. They facilitate communication, expression, and autonomic control within the human body.
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Neurulation01:30

Neurulation

Neurulation is the embryological process which forms the precursors of the central nervous system and occurs after gastrulation has established the three primary cell layers of the embryo: ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm. In humans, the majority of this system is formed via primary neurulation, in which the central portion of the ectoderm—originally appearing as a flat sheet of cells—folds upwards and inwards, sealing off to form a hollow neural tube. As development proceeds, the anterior...
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Cranial Nerves: Overview and Anatomy

The cranial nerves are an important part of the complex network of nerves in the human body. These nerves emerge directly from the brain and are responsible for transmitting essential information between the brain and various parts of the head and neck. There are 12 pairs of cranial nerves, systematically numbered using Roman numerals from I to XII, beginning from the anterior and moving to the posterior of the brain. Each cranial nerve is uniquely identified by names that reflect its function...
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Neural Regulation

Digestion begins with a cephalic phase that prepares the digestive system to receive food. When our brain processes visual or olfactory information about food, it triggers impulses in the cranial nerves innervating the salivary glands and stomach to prepare for food.

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[Neural jaw tumors].

R H Khonsari1, J Lepourry, C D'Hauthuille

  • 1Service de chirurgie maxillofaciale et stomatologie, CHU Hôtel-Dieu, 1, place Alexis-Ricordeau, 44000 Nantes, France. roman.khonsari@kcl.ac.uk <roman.khonsari@kcl.ac.uk>

Revue De Stomatologie Et De Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale
|January 15, 2010
PubMed
Summary

Neural tumors like neurofibroma and schwannoma affect the jaw. Surgery is the only treatment, but recurrence and malignant transformation are risks, especially with neurofibroma.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Context:

  • Neural tumors of the jaw include neurofibroma, schwannoma, and ganglioneuroma.
  • Schwannomas arise from Schwann cells along cranial nerves, while neurofibromas involve multiple cell types.
  • Pterionic meningiomas are exceptionally rare cranial tumors.

Purpose:

  • To review the characteristics, diagnosis, and management of neural tumors in the jaw.
  • To emphasize the importance of screening for neurofibromatosis type I in affected individuals.
  • To discuss surgical treatment and potential complications of facial neural tumors.

Summary:

  • Neurofibroma and schwannoma are the primary neural tumors found in the jaw.
  • Mandatory screening for neurofibromatosis type I is required upon diagnosis of neurofibroma.

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  • Surgical intervention is the sole treatment for these facial tumors, with functional and esthetic outcomes being significant considerations.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the necessity of neurofibromatosis type I screening for early detection and management.
    • Underscores the challenges in treating facial neural tumors, including functional and esthetic concerns.
    • Warns of severe complications associated with neurofibroma, such as recurrence and malignant transformation.