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Normal Oral Structures

To begin this discussion, we will first look at some of the oral structures and associated conditions that may be noted during the examination.



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Discussed in this section are the following normal oral structures:

Frenum
Buccal Mucosa
Tongue
Gingiva
Alveolar Mucosa
Masticatory Mucosa
Palate
Tooth Form

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Frenum

Thin folds of mucous membrane can be seen at the midline of the upper and lower lips when the lips are retracted. These folds of tissue are the superior labial frenum and the inferior labial frenum.

(Photo: normal frenum)

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