Khamilov F.K., Abdullina G.M. Biochemistry of the Oral Cavity

Study guide. — Ufa: Bashkir State Medical University, 2022. — 159 p.This study guide has been written in accordance with the requirements of the Federal State Educational Standard of Higher Education 3++ for the specialty "Dentistry", and the working program of the discipline "Biological chemistry".
The publication presents basic information about physical and chemical properties, chemical composition, and biological role of saliva and gingival fluid, the composition and characteristics of the metabolism of dental hard tissues, loose connective tissue, and bone tissue, regulation of calcium and phosphorus metabolism, biochemistry of formations on the teeth surface.
This study guide contains test tasks for self-control made for medical students of the specialty "Dentistry".Abbreviation used.

Biochemistry of saliva.
Salivary glands.
Factors affecting the composition of mixed saliva.
Functions of mixed saliva (oral fluid).
Physical and chemical properties of mixed saliva.
Inorganic components of saliva.
Buffer systems of oral fluid.
Proteins and other organic components of saliva.
Enzymes and enzyme inhibitors of oral fluid.
Biologically active compounds of salivary glands. Hormones and cytokines of saliva.
Clinical importance of laboratory saliva testing.
Biochemistry of gingival fluid.
Composition of gingival fluid.
Clinical importance of laboratory testing of gingival fluid.
Parodontal tissues.
Biochemistry of connective tissue.
The main cells in connective tissue.
Fibrillar proteins of connective tissue.
Fibril-forming collagens and their biosynthesis.
Chemical composition of the ground substance (extracellular matrix).
Biochemistry of bone tissue.
Osteoid (the organic matrix).
Mineral phase of bone.
Structural organization of bone tissue.
Bone remodeling.
Biochemistry of tooth tissues.
Tooth pulp.
Dentin.
Cement.
Periodontium.
Tooth enamel.
Features of metabolism in the dental hard tissues.
Superficial formations on the teeth.
Pellicle.
Biochemistry of dental plaque.
Dental tartar.
Control questions.
Test tasks.
Keys to the test.
Recommended reading.