Study Programmes 2015-2016
HISL0221-2  
Histology of the masticatory apparatus
Duration :
7,5h Th, 7,5h Pr
Number of credits :
Bachelor in dentistry2
Lecturer :
Chantal Humblet
Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Organisation and examination :
Teaching in the second semester
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Course contents :
  • Tooth morphology
  • Tooth development
  • Dentinogenesis and structure of the complex dentine-dental pulp
  • Amelogenesis and structure of the enamel
  • Development and structure of the periodontum
  • Physiological movements of the tooth
  • Oral mucosa and salivary glands
Learning outcomes of the course :
The objectives of this lectures are to describe the tissues of the tooth and of the oral cavity and to explain their morphological and functional relationships. The description of tooth development during embryogenesis and childhood and of tooth evolution with aging will permit to better understand the relations between morphology and function.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
  • general histology
  • general immunology
  • oral biochemistry
  • oral physiology
  • oral anatomy
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
  • During practical lessons students observe microscopic slides of developing and adult teeth; they take place in the rooms of practical lessons CHU B23
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
Lessons given during the S2 for the 2d year of bachelor in dental science.
Theoretic lessons: 4 X 1h15
Practical lessons: 2 X 2h30
Recommended or required readings :
Illustrated notes (informations at the beginning of the lectures).
Slides are available on line
Assessment methods and criteria :
Written examination on theoretic and practical notions.
Work placement(s) :
Organizational remarks :
Contacts :
Chantal Humblet
Laboratoire d'Histologie Cytologie
B23, niveau 3, local 3/3
Tél: 04/366.24.03 E-mail: Chantal.humblet@ulg.ac.be(mp.defresne@ulg.ac.be)